Definition
Definition of weathercocking - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
inconsistentRare changing opinions or behavior frequentlyRare
- His weathercocking nature made him unreliable in decision-making.
2.
wind-relatedTECH. turning with the windTECH.
- The weathercocking vane spun wildly during the storm.
Origin of weathercocking
Old English, weather (atmosphere) + cock (rooster) + -ing (present participle)
Examples of weathercocking in a sentence
The weathercocking policies confused the citizens. The flag showed signs of weathercocking. Weathercocking can affect wind turbines.
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- French:changeant, girouettant, ...
- German:unbeständig, mit dem Wind drehend, ...
- Italian:incoerente, girevole al vento, ...
- Spanish:inconstante, girando con el viento, ...
- Portuguese:inconstante, giratório, ...
- Chinese:反复无常的, 随风转动的, ...
- Japanese:気まぐれな, 風見鶏のように回る, ...
- Arabic:مُتَقَلِّب, دَوَّار مع الرياح, ...
- Hebrew:בַּעַל דֵּעוֹת מִשְׁתַּנּוֹת, מִסְתּוֹבֵב עִם הָרוּחַ, ...
- Russian:непостоянный, вращающийся по ветру, ...
- Ukrainian:непостійний, поворотний за вітром, ...
- Hindi:अस्थिर, हवा के साथ घूमना, ...
Definition of weathercock - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
meteorologyDated weathervane shaped like a rooster showing wind directionDated
- The weathercock on the barn spun wildly in the storm.
2.
fickle personDated UK person who changes opinions with the windDated UK
- He's such a weathercock, always agreeing with the loudest voice.
Verb
1.
swinging movementDated turn or swing back and forth due to windDated
- The vane weathercocked in the gusty wind..
2.
boatDated turn upwind due to water pressure differenceDated
- The sailboat began to weathercock during the storm.
3.
airplaneDated veer into the direction of the oncoming windDated
- The airplane started to weathercock as it ascended.
Images of weathercock
weathervane shaped like a rooster showing wind direction
Origin of weathercock
Old English, weder (weather) + cocc (rooster)
Examples of weathercock in a sentence
Farmers rely on the weathercock to predict storms. Mary is a weathercock, shifting her stance daily. The politician was labeled a weathercock by critics. The flag weathercocked in the strong breeze. The signpost weathercocked wildly during the storm. The yacht started to weathercock as the wind picked up.
During the race, the boat would weathercock unexpectedly. Pilots must adjust controls when planes weathercock. The aircraft began to weathercock during the storm.
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- French:girouette, osciller, ...
- German:Wetterhahn, drehen, ...
- Italian:gallo segnavento, oscillare con il vento, ...
- Spanish:veleta, girar con el viento, ...
- Portuguese:veleta, rodopiar, ...
- Chinese:鸡形风向标, 随风摆动, ...
- Japanese:風見鶏, 風見鶏のように回る, ...
- Arabic:دَوّارَة الرِياح, تَأَرْجَحَ, ...
- Hebrew:שַׁבְשֶׁבֶת בִּצּוּרַת תַּרְנְגוֹל, לְהִתְנַדְנֵד, ...
- Russian:флюгер, вертеться на ветру, ...
- Ukrainian:флюгер, крутитися на вітрі, ...
- Hindi:मौसम मुर्गा, हवा के साथ घूमना, ...
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