weather vane
Meaning
- A mechanical device rotating around one axis and attached to an elevated object such as a roof for showing the direction of the wind.
- An indicator; something that reflects what the current situation is.
- (figuratively) A person or organization that changes their attitude and position based on the prevailing conditions rather than displaying any conviction.
Synonyms
wind vane
weather-vane
wind lock
wind gauge
weather cock
Translations
girouette
veleta
windwijzer
cata-vento
banderuola
ανεμοδείκτης
penell
Windrichtungsgeber
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