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weathervane::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | vane, weather vane, wind vane |
| Type of | mechanical device |
| Has types | weathercock, wind tee |
Examples of weathervane
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The big Gresham Grasshopper can be seen on the Royal Exchange's weathervane.
From the en.wikipedia.org
A horse weathervane that belonged to Lewis'mother is a wonderful addition to the room.
From the courier-journal.com
Garden ornaments, such as an old pump and an antique weathervane, are thoughtfully placed.
From the post-gazette.com
Yet the punters are a weathervane, clearly indicating pessimism has gripped the country.
From the forbes.com
Romney has all the spine of a greased weathervane and none of the mettle.
From the economist.com
The original weathervane was stolen in October 1975 and never recovered.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Above the garage is a small tower with a copper roof and weathervane.
From the projo.com
Mr Ashby said the agricultural sector remained a weathervane for the region's employment market.
From the nznewsuk.co.uk
And, from his vantage point as France's electoral weathervane, who does the mayor think will win?
From the economist.com
- Mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
- A weather vane is an instrument for showing the direction of the wind. They are typically used as an architectural ornament to the highest point of a building.
- This article details fictional characters in Loonatics Unleashed. Below are the heroes, villains and minor characters of the series.
- Refers to unit that turns in the wind. Preferably made of copper (or other non-ferrous metals that do not rust such as brass or nickel silver) but can also be made of wood, aluminum, steel or iron.
- An aircrafts natural tendency to turn into the wind.
- The tendency of the helicopter to point into the wind like a windsock. The amount of weathervaining is determined by the aerodynamic properties of the helicopter, primarily the size of the vertical stabilizer.
