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lightning rod vs conductor

conductor vs lightning rod

lightning rod and conductor both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lightning rod Yes No No No
conductor Yes No No No
As nouns, conductor is a hypernym of lightning rod; that is, conductor is a word with a broader meaning than lightning rod:
  • lightning rod: a metallic conductor that is attached to a high point and leads to the ground; protects the building from destruction by lightning
  • conductor: a device designed to transmit electricity, heat, etc.
lightning rod (noun) conductor (noun)
a metallic conductor that is attached to a high point and leads to the ground; protects the building from destruction by lightning a device designed to transmit electricity, heat, etc.
someone who is a frequent target of negative reactions and serves to distract attention from another the person who leads a musical group
the person who collects fares on a public conveyance
a substance that readily conducts e.g. electricity and heat
Difference between lightning rod and conductor

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