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Weather Vane (Noun)

Meaning

Mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The old barn was topped with a rusty weather vane in the shape of a rooster, its metal feathers creaking in the gentle breeze.
  • Perched high atop the town hall, the weather vane in the shape of a ship's anchor indicated the direction of the strong gusts that day.
  • As the storm approached, the weather vane on the church steeple spun rapidly, its copper surface glinting in the flashes of lightning.
  • The homeowner installed a weather vane in the shape of an eagle on the peak of her roof, where it could be seen from the street below.
  • The weather vane on the lighthouse tower had to be replaced several times over the years due to damage from high winds and saltwater spray.

Synonyms

  • Wind Vane
  • Weathervane
  • Vane

Hypernyms

  • Mechanical Device

Hyponyms

  • Wind Tee
  • Weathercock
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