lightning rod
معنی فارسی
برق گير ميل برق گير
معنی کامل و مثالها
● (ساختمانها و غیره) برق گیر
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The word 'lightning' is derived from the Middle English 'lighten' meaning 'to lighten' or 'to illuminate'. 'Rod' is derived from the Old English 'rodd' meaning 'a straight stick or staff'.
مثال
- The lightning rod on top of the building attracted and safely directed the lightning strikes away from the structure.
- Benjamin Franklin is credited with inventing the lightning rod as a means of protecting buildings from lightning strikes.
- The tall tower was equipped with a lightning rod to prevent damage from lightning strikes.
ترکیبهای رایج
Install a lightning rod Equip with a lightning rod
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- someone who is a frequent target of negative reactions and serves to distract attention from another
- a metallic conductor that is attached to a high point and leads to the ground; protects the building from destruction by lightning
مترادفها
noun
Paratonnerre.