HyperDic: lightning_rod

English > 2 senses of the expression lightning rod:
NOUNperson lightning rodsomeone who is a frequent target of negative reactions and serves to distract attention from another
artifactlightning rod, lightning conductora metallic conductor that is attached to a high point and leads to the ground
English > lightning rod: 2 senses > noun 1, person
Meaningsomeone who is a frequent target of negative reactions and serves to distract attention from another.
Broaderperson, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soulA human being
English > lightning rod: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA metallic conductor that is attached to a high point and leads to the ground; protects the building from destruction by lightning.
Synonymlightning conductor
BroaderconductorA device designed to transmit electricity, heat / heat, etc.
Spanishpararrayos
Catalanparallamps

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