tarsal tarsal /ˈtɑːrsəl/

adjective

1. Of or relating to or near the tarsus of the foot  ( tarsal )
   of or relating to or near the tarsus of the foot
    Tarsal bones
   tarsal bones
   

noun

1. Any bone of the tarsus  ( tarsal , tarsal bone )
   any bone of the tarsus
   
   

 lightning rod lightning rod /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ rɑːd/

noun

1. A metallic conductor that is attached to a high point and leads to the ground; protects the building from destruction by lightning  ( lightning conductor , lightning rod )
   a metallic conductor that is attached to a high point and leads to the ground; protects the building from destruction by lightning
   
   
2. Someone who is a frequent target of negative reactions and serves to distract attention from another  ( lightning rod )
   someone who is a frequent target of negative reactions and serves to distract attention from another
   

 plinth plinth /ˈplɪnθ/

noun

1. An architectural support or base (as for a column or statue)  ( footstall , pedestal , plinth )
   an architectural support or base (as for a column or statue)
   
   

 first sacker first sacker /fɜːrst ˈsækər/

noun

1. (baseball) the person who plays first base  ( first sacker , first baseman )
   (baseball) the person who plays first base