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lightning rod in Tagalog

kayag-kidlat

/ˈlaɪtnɪŋ ˌɹɒd/

lightning rod in Tagalog: kayag-kidlat, pararayos. In English, lightning rod means 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.

Tagalog words for lightning rod

metallic conductor that protects from lightning
kayag-kidlat, pararayos

English meaning of lightning rod

  1. noun 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. noun A person or thing that is a target for negative reactions and distracts criticism from another target.

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Questions about lightning rod in Tagalog

What is the meaning of lightning rod in Tagalog?
Lightning rod in Tagalog is kayag-kidlat, pararayos.
Ano ang lightning rod sa Tagalog?
Lightning rod: kayag-kidlat, pararayos.
What does lightning rod mean in English?
Lightning rod means 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.

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