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What is another word for Paratonnerre?

Pronunciation: [pˈaɹətˌɒnɛɹə] (IPA)

Paratonnerre is a French word that means lightning rod. It is a device that is used to protect buildings and structures from lightning strikes. There are several synonyms that can be used to describe this device. Some of these include lightning conductor, lightning arrester, lightning protector, and thunderbolt conductor. These words all refer to the same type of device that is used to safely conduct lightning strikes away from buildings and other structures. They are designed to reduce the risk of damage to property and injury to people during thunderstorms, making them an important addition to any building that is at risk of being struck by lightning.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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With this Paratonnerre Portatif in my hand, I can walk about for weeks under the clear sky, without the smallest danger.
"The Campaner Thal and Other Writings"
Jean Paul Friedrich Richter
His shorter tales are perhaps his best, and many of them, such as L'Ecueil, La Quarantaine, Le Paratonnerre, Le Gendre, etc.
"A Short History of French Literature"
George Saintsbury

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