weather vane

weath·er vane

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [weth -er veyn]
- /ˈwɛð ər veɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [weth -er veyn]
- /ˈwɛð ər veɪn/

Definitions of weather vane words

noun weather vane a device, as a rod to which a freely rotating pointer is attached, for indicating the direction of the wind. 1
countable noun weather vane A weather vane is a metal object on the roof of a building which turns round as the wind blows. It is used to show the direction of the wind. 0
noun weather vane a vane designed to indicate the direction in which the wind is blowing 0
noun weather vane a vane that swings in the wind to show the direction from which the wind is blowing 0
noun weather vane (Countable Noun) A mechanical device rotating around one axis and attached to an elevated object such as a roof for showing the direction of the wind. 0

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Origin of weather vane

First appearance:

before 1715

One of the 49% newest English words

First recorded in 1715-25

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Parts of speech for Weather vane

noun

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adverb

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preposition

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exclamation

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weather vane popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for weather vane

noun weather vane

weathercock — a weather vane with the figure of a rooster on it.

Just one Synonym for weather vane