weathervane

• Механическое устройство, прикрепленное к возвышенной конструкции, которое свободно вращается, чтобы показывать направление ветра.

A mechanical device attached to an elevated structure that rotates freely to show the direction of the wind.

1. Wind direction indicatorB2formal

   A mechanical device attached to an elevated structure, such as a roof or tower, that rotates freely to show the direction of the wind.

   Флюгер

   • The weathervane on the barn pointed north, indicating a cold wind.
   • He climbed up to repair the rusty weathervane.
   • Old churches often have a rooster-shaped weathervane on their spire.

   Синонимыvaneweathercockwind vane