weather-vane

A form of weather vane — A mechanical device rotating around one axis and attached to an elevated object such as a roof for showing the direction of the wind.

Meanings

nounweather-vane (plural weather-vanes)

plural weather-vanes

  1. alternativeAlternative form of weather vane.
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