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weathercock

noun (weathercocks)

«weathercock» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

A weathercock is a metal cock or bird on a roof, which turns to show the direction of the wind. tree →
A weathercock can also mean a person who often changes his mind. tree →

In the lessons

the metal bird on a roof that turns in the wind, often used to warn of a storm

Examples

The weathercock is squeaking now, said he. tree →
The weathercock flew to the opposite house and perched there. tree →
The twirling of the weathercock on the roof bodes ill; we shall have a storm. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

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