paratonnerre

Definitions of paratonnerre
  1. noun
    a metallic conductor that is attached to a high point and leads to the ground; protects the building from destruction by lightning
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    type of:
    conducteur électrique, corps conducteur
    a device designed to transmit electricity, heat, etc.
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