English dictionary

lightning rod

/'l/aI/tn/I//N/_r/A/d/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

someone who is a frequent target of negative reactions and serves to distract attention from another

noun.person

Source: WordNet 3.0
a metallic conductor that is attached to a high point and leads to the ground; protects the building from destruction by lightning

noun.artifact

Synonyms lightning conductor

Source: WordNet 3.0