Lightning-rod
11lightning rod — n. someone, something, or an issue that is certain to draw criticism. □ Why write such a boastful introduction to your book? It will just be a lightning rod for criticism. □ We didn’t hire him for the part since his opinionated comments make him… …
12lightning rod — Someone or something that attracts a lot of negative comment, often diverting attention from other problems, is a lightning rod. (Dorking School Dictionary) …
13Lightning rod — Someone or something that attracts a lot of negative comment, often diverting attention from other probolems, is a lightning rod …
14lightning rod — Person who initiates change, particularly dramatic and potentially dangerous changes in an organization. ► “Hillary Rodham Clinton is a key figure in the Whitewater affair, her poll numbers are sinking, and she has become a lightning rod for… …
15lightning rod — light′ning rod n. 1) elm a rodlike metallic conductor installed to divert lightning away from a structure by providing a direct path to the ground 2) cvb a person or thing that attracts negative feelings, opinions, etc., thereby diverting them… …
16lightning rod — noun a) 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 b) A person or thing that is a target for …
17lightning rod — noun 1. someone who is a frequent target of negative reactions and serves to distract attention from another • Hypernyms: ↑person, ↑individual, ↑someone, ↑somebody, ↑mortal, ↑soul 2. a metallic conductor that is attached to a high point and leads …
18lightning rod — Synonyms and related words: aegis, arm guard, backstop, buffer, bulwark, bumper, contraceptive, copyright, crash helmet, cushion, dashboard, dodger, face mask, fender, finger guard, foot guard, fuse, goggles, governor, guard, guardrail, hand… …
19lightning rod — metal device used to divert the electrical current of lighting bolts …
20lightning-rod — n. Paratonnerre …
