lightning rod — a metal rod or conductor installed on a structure to protect it from lightning strikes by providing a path for electrical discharge
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a metal rod or conductor installed on a structure to protect it from lightning strikes by providing a path for electrical discharge
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ rɑd/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor's house has a lightning rod that looks like a fancy antenna - I told him it's the only way to get good reception from Zeus!
- The controversial politician acted like a lightning rod, attracting all the media attention away from the real issues.
- Benjamin Franklin's lightning rod was so revolutionary that people thought he was either a genius or had made a deal with the devil.
lightning rod
NOUN[/ˈlaɪtnɪŋ rɑd/]
a metal rod or conductor installed on a structure to protect it from lightning strikes by providing a path for electrical discharge
a metal rod or conductor installed on a structure to protect it from lightning strikes by providing a path for electrical discharge
From fighting cod to sighting God, the lightning rod protects us all!
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“My neighbor's house has a lightning rod that looks like a fancy antenna - I told him it's the only way to get good reception from Zeus!”
“The controversial politician acted like a lightning rod, attracting all the media attention away from the real issues.”
“Benjamin Franklin's lightning rod was so revolutionary that people thought he was either a genius or had made a deal with the devil.”
“The tall skyscraper's lightning rod system is so advanced, it could probably charge every phone in the city during a storm!”
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