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lightning rod

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

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lightning attached attention building conductor destruction distract frequent ground high leads metallic negative point protects reactions serves someone target

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light light adaptation light air light arm light ballast

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