Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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lightning rod | Yes | No | No | No |
lightning conductor | Yes | No | No | No |
lightning rod (noun) | lightning conductor (noun) |
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a metallic conductor that is attached to a high point and leads to the ground; protects the building from destruction by lightning | a metallic conductor that is attached to a high point and leads to the ground; protects the building from destruction by lightning |
someone who is a frequent target of negative reactions and serves to distract attention from another |