weather vane
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First Known Use of weather vane
circa 1721
WEATHER VANE Defined for English Language Learners
weather vane
Definition of weather vane for English Language Learners
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: an object that is usually put on the top of a roof and that has an arrow that turns as the wind blows to show the direction of the wind
WEATHER VANE Defined for Kids
weather vane
Definition of weather vane for Students
: a movable device usually attached to a roof to show which way the wind is blowing
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