Weathercock (Noun)
Meaning
Weathervane with a vane in the form of a rooster.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The old church steeple was topped with a weathercock that had been there for centuries, its metal rooster gleaming in the sunlight.
- As a child, she loved to watch the weathercock on the barn turn in the wind, its rooster shape spinning round and round.
- The weathercock on the town hall was a beloved landmark, its brightly colored rooster a symbol of the town's history and charm.
- After the storm, the farmer climbed up to the roof to repair the weathercock, which had been blown askew by the strong winds.
- The antique weathercock was a prized possession of the collector, its delicate rooster shape a testament to the craftsmanship of a bygone era.