lightning rod in Russian
lightning rod in Russian is громоотво́д, молниеотво́д, козёл отпуще́ния.
lightning rod in Russian
громоотво́д
Pronounced: gromootvod
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.
молниеотво́д
Pronounced: molniyeotvod
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.
козёл отпуще́ния
Pronounced: kozyol otpushcheniya
(figuratively) A person or thing that is a target for negative reactions and distracts criticism from another target.
стре́лочник
Pronounced: strelochnik
(figuratively) A person or thing that is a target for negative reactions and distracts criticism from another target.
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What is "lightning rod" in Russian?
"lightning rod" in Russian is громоотво́д, молниеотво́д, козёл отпуще́ния.
How do you pronounce громоотво́д?
"lightning rod" in Russian is громоотво́д, pronounced "gromootvod".
Are there other ways to say "lightning rod" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 4 translations listed for "lightning rod": громоотво́д, молниеотво́д, козёл отпуще́ния, стре́лочник.
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