Dictionary

weather vane

noun

: 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

Full Definition of WEATHER VANE

:  vane 1a
ADVERTISEMENT

First Known Use of WEATHER VANE

circa 1721
WEATHER VANE Defined for Kids

weather vane

noun

Definition of WEATHER VANE for Kids

:  a movable device usually attached to a roof to show which way the wind is blowing

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: weatherwardPrevious Word in the Dictionary: weather tileAll Words Near: weather vane
ADVERTISEMENT
How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.
Test your vocab with our fun, fast game
Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears