Lightning rod
WordNet

noun


(1)   A metallic conductor that is attached to a high point and leads to the ground; protects the building from destruction by lightning
(2)   Someone who is a frequent target of negative reactions and serves to distract attention from another
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Noun


  1. A metallic conductor that is attached to a high point of a building and leads to the ground and protects the building from damage by lightning
  2. A person or thing that is a target for negative reactions and distracts criticism from another target.
 
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