Lightning rod definition

Lightning rod

Topics Lightning rod Definition

WordNet

(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

WiktionaryText

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
A person or thing that is a target for negative reactions and distracts criticism from another target.