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

Derived forms: lightning rods

Type of: conductor, individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul

Encyclopedia: Lightning rod

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