weathercock

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее флюгер, особенно в форме петуха, используемый для указания направления ветра.esSustantivo que designa una veleta, especialmente la que tiene forma de gallo, utilizada para indicar la dirección del viento.frNom désignant une girouette, en particulier en forme de coq, utilisée pour indiquer la direction du vent.deSubstantiv, das einen Wetterhahn bezeichnet, also eine Vorrichtung, meist in Form eines Hahns, die die Windrichtung anzeigt. Im übertragenen Sinne auch eine Person, die ihre Meinung häufig ändert.ptSubstantivo que designa um cata-vento, especialmente em forma de galo, usado para indicar a direção do vento; também pode se referir a uma pessoa inconstante ou volúvel.zh指用于指示风向的装置，尤其是公鸡形状的风向标。也比喻随风倒、见风使舵的人。arاسم 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.

1. Weather vane in rooster form B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruФлюгер в виде петухаesVeleta con forma de gallofrGirouette en forme de coqdeWetterhahnptCata-vento em forma de galozh公鸡风向标arدوّارة الرياح على شكل ديك

2. Figurative: changeable person C1 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruФлюгерesPersona volublefrpersonne changeantedeWetterfahneptpessoa volúvelzh风信鸡arمُتقلِّب الرأي

   Synonyms: chameleonopportunisttimeserverturncoatvacillator

• weathercocks plural form
• weathercocks' possessive plural form
• weathercock's possessive singular form