LIGHTNING CONDUCTOR

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

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

Synonyms:

lightning conductor; lightning rod

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("lightning conductor" is a kind of...):

conductor (a device designed to transmit electricity, heat, etc.)

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