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lightning rod meaning in Tamil

இடிதாங்கி iṭitāṅki

/ˈlaɪtnɪŋ ˌɹɒd/

lightning rod in Tamil: இடிதாங்கி (iṭitāṅki). 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.

Tamil words for lightning rod

metallic conductor that protects from lightning
இடிதாங்கி iṭitāṅki

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 Tamil

What is the meaning of lightning rod in Tamil?
Lightning rod in Tamil is இடிதாங்கி (iṭitāṅki).
lightning rod என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Lightning rod: இடிதாங்கி (iṭitāṅki).
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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