weathercock

• اسم يشير إلى دَوّارة الرياح، وهي جهاز يُثبَّت على سطح عالٍ لبيان اتجاه الريح، وغالبًا ما يُصنع على شكل ديك معدني. ويُستخدم كذلك مجازًا للشخص كثير التقلب في آرائه أو مواقفه.

A noun referring to a weathervane, specifically one shaped like a rooster, used to show the direction of the wind.

1. Weather vane in rooster formB2formal

   A weather vane, especially one shaped like a rooster, used to show the direction of the wind.

   دوّارة الرياح على شكل ديك

   • The old church had a copper weathercock on its spire.
   • Farmers often rely on a weathercock to predict wind changes.
   • The weathercock creaked as it turned in the strong breeze.

2. Figurative: changeable personC1informal

   A person who frequently changes their opinions, loyalties, or decisions.

   مُتقلِّب الرأي

   • Politicians are often accused of being weathercocks, shifting with public opinion.
   • He's a weathercock when it comes to fashion trends.
   • Don't rely on her support; she's a weathercock.

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