Definition of weather vane
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Even the old weather vane was polished and put back on top of the workshop's new roof.
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The wind was strong enough to spin a weather vane, but Rosen was unflappable.
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The museum’s permanent collection consists of more than 1,100 objects of American and European sporting art, including paintings, sculpture, prints, photography, weather vanes and objects d’art dating from the late 17th century to the present.
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But then the Association started honoring each president, sequentially, beginning with a dove copied from the weather vane at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate.
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But the real weather vane for the country may be many rungs down the ballot in obscure races for the House of Delegates.
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To ensure that final vowel stays banished, there's not a flag, whirligig, weather vane, or braided rug in sight.
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The arms of the tower cranes are left unlocked during storms, allowing them to swing around and follow the wind, much like a weather vane.
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When Hurricane Irma hits, some cranes could start spinning like weather vanes.
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First Known Use of weather vane
circa 1721
WEATHER VANE Defined for English Language Learners
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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
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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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