Weather-vane Synonyms

Mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. vane
  2. weathercock
  3. wind vane
  4. cock
  5. wind gauge
  6. weathervane
  7. wind sleeve
  8. aerometer
  9. windsock

Weather-vane Sentence Examples

  • The weather vane is a fine piece of 18th century ironwork.

  • A motor will be used to make a weather vane.

  • This particular food is reflected in the shape of the weather vane atop the town's 16th century tolbooth.

  • The former had a weather vane on its gable that was illustrated by Claude Messent in his book on the subject.

  • Tower surmounted by a large ball (replica) on a 15-foot shaft, topped by a weather vane.

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