lightning-rods

A dozen of these sectaries of Tingou lay flat upon their backs, while others, dressed to represent lightning-rods, came and frolicked on their noses, jumping from one to another, and performing the most skilful leapings and somersaults.

Around the World in 80 Days 2003

But we were in error; out of that chaotic mass this excellent bill has been constructed, the warring interests have been reconciled, and the result is as comely and substantial a legislative edifice as lifts its domes and towers and protective lightning-rods out of the statute book I think.

Mark Twain: A Biography 2003

Has he not dashed his heavenly quadrant? and in these same perilous seas, gropes he not his way by mere dead reckoning of the error-abounding log? and in this very Typhoon, did he not swear that he would have no lightning-rods?

Moby Dick; or the Whale 2002

It has been supposed that the copper covering of the roof, including the gilded dome, its rain-pipes and four excellent lightning-rods, have had the effect of neutralizing the air about it by constant conduction of mild currents.

Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 26, August, 1880 of Popular Literature and Science Various

No lightning-rods rose suspiciously above the housetops.

The Secret Wireless or, The Spy Hunt of the Camp Brady Patrol Lewis E. Theiss

The wayfarer who wends through this rustical district will hardly fail to observe the prevailing taste for lightning-rods.

The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 07, No. 41, March, 1861 Various

Druse and Maronite chiefs arrayed in cloth of gold, with soldiers, with secretaries, with flatterers and suppliants; whereas now, before our eyes, the dirty canaille of Turkish soldiers were tearing up marble squares of pavement to chuck about for sport, doors were plucked down and burned, even the lightning-rods were demolished, and every species of devastation practised for passing away their idle time.

Byeways in Palestine James Finn

The fact that when lightning strikes the telegraph-wire it jumps from the wire to the posts, often tearing in pieces half a dozen in a row, ought to be conclusive in regard to insulating lightning-rods.

Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 26, August, 1880 of Popular Literature and Science Various

In the instructions issued by the Government, it is stated that the lightning-rods placed upon powder-mills should be of such a height, and so situated, that no danger is incurred in igniting the powder-dust in the air by the lightning discharge at the pointed rod.

Nitro-Explosives: A Practical Treatise

The French military authorities also protect magazines by erecting two or more lightning-rods on poles of sufficient height placed close to, but not touching, the walls of the magazine.

Nitro-Explosives: A Practical Treatise