lightning rod
/ˈlaɪtnɪŋ ˌɹɒd/noun
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1
A metallic conductor that is attached to a high point of a building and leads to the ground to protect 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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