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English-German dictionary of Architecture and Construction > lightning rod
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n Blitzableiter m a. fig* * *(US)nBlitzableiter mhe is a lightning rod for controversy ( US fig ) — er gibt immer Anlass zu Kontroversen
* * *serve as a lightning rod for sb jemandem als Blitzableiter dienen, jemandes Blitzableiter sein* * *n.Blitzableiter m. -
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'light·ning con·duc·tor, (Am) 'light·ning rod nBlitzableiter m (a. fig) -
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Blitzableiter-Leitungen, BlitzableiterstangeEnglish-German dictionary of labour protection > lightning rod
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n ELEC ENG, ELECTRON Blitzschutzstange f -
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English-German dictionary of Electrical Engineering and Electronics > lightning protector
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rod I v 1. TE stochern (Betonverdichtung); 2. TE durchstoßen (z. B. verstopfte Rohre); 3. EL (AE) mit Blitzableiter versehen rod II 1. Stange f, Stab m (Metall, Holz); Rundstab m, Bewehrungsstab m, Stab m; Glied n; Füllungsstab m (Träger); 2. Putzhöhenlatte f, Putzrichtlatte f; 3. VERM Messlatte f; Fluchtstange f; 4. s. → lightning rodEnglish-German dictionary of Architecture and Construction > rod
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noun(lit. or fig.) Blitzableiter, der* * *n Blitzableiter m a. fig* * *(US)nBlitzableiter mhe is a lightning rod for controversy ( US fig ) — er gibt immer Anlass zu Kontroversen
* * ** * *noun(lit. or fig.) Blitzableiter, der* * *n.Blitzableiter m. -
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English-german engineering dictionary > lightning conductor rod
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'light·ning con·duc·tor, (Am) 'light·ning rod nBlitzableiter m (a. fig) -
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(DE) Blitzableiter {r}; (EN) arrester; arrestor; lightning-conductor; lightning-rod; rod; thunder-rod
См. также в других словарях:
Lightning rod — Lightning Light ning (l[imac]t n[i^]ng), n. [For lightening, fr. lighten to flash.] 1. A discharge of atmospheric electricity, accompanied by a vivid flash of light, commonly from one cloud to another, sometimes from a cloud to the earth. The… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
lightning rod — lightning rods 1) N COUNT A lightning rod is the same as a lightning conductor. [AM] 2) PHRASE: PHR n If you say that someone is a lightning rod for something, you mean that they attract that thing to themselves. [AM] He is a lightning rod for… … English dictionary
lightning rod — lightning .rod n AmE 1.) a ↑lightning conductor 2.) someone or something who gets most of the criticism, blame, or public attention when there is a problem, although they may not be responsible for it be a lightning rod for sth ▪ The senator has… … Dictionary of contemporary English
lightning rod — lightning ,rod noun count AMERICAN 1. ) a metal bar fixed to a building that protects it from LIGHTNING 2. ) someone who attracts a lot of criticism, sometimes as a way of protecting someone else: The outspoken chief inspector serves as a… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
lightning rod — Someone or something that attracts a lot of negative comment, often diverting attention from other problems, is a lightning rod … The small dictionary of idiomes
lightning rod — ☆ lightning rod n. 1. a tall metal pole placed high on a structure, as a building or tower, and attached to a ground so as to attract lightning and protect the structure from damage 2. a person or thing that attracts controversy, strong feelings … English World dictionary
Lightning rod — A lightning rod (USA) or lightning conductor (UK) is a single component in a lightning protection system. In addition to rods placed at regular intervals on the highest portions of a structure, a lightning protection system typically includes a… … Wikipedia
lightning rod — 1. a rodlike conductor installed to divert lightning away from a structure by providing a direct path to the ground. 2. a person or thing that attracts and absorbs powerful and esp. negative or hostile feelings, opinions, etc., thereby diverting… … Universalium
lightning rod — noun Date: 1773 1. a grounded metallic rod set up on a structure (as a building) to protect it from lightning 2. one that serves to divert attack from another 3. one that is a frequent target of criticism or focus of controversy < she has become… … New Collegiate Dictionary
lightning rod — /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ rɒd/ (say luytning rod) noun 1. → lightning conductor. 2. someone or something which attracts heated debate: an agreement which is a lightning rod for both sides of politics …
lightning 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… … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions