Definitions for weathercock
ˈwɛð ərˌkɒkweath·er·cock

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. weathercocknoun

   weathervane with a vane in the form of a rooster

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. weathercocknoun

   A weather vane in the shape of a cockerel.

2. weathercockverb

   To turn upwind because of the difference in water pressure on two sides.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Weathercocknoun

   Etymology: weather and cock.

   1. An artificial cock set on the top of a spire, which by turning shows the point from which the wind blows.

   But alas! the sun keeps his light, though thy faith be darkened; the rocks stand still, though thou change like a weathercock. Philip Sidney.

   A kingfisher hanged by the bill, converting the breast to that point of the horizon from whence the wind doth blow, is a very strange introducing of natural weathercocks. Brown.

   2. Any thing fickle and inconstant.

   Where had you this pretty weathercock? ———— I cannot tell what his name is my husband had him of. William Shakespeare.

   He break my promise and absolve my vow!
   The word which I have given shall stand like fate,
   Not like the king’s that weathercock of state. Dryden.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. weathercock

   A wind vane, weather vane, or weathercock is an instrument used for showing the direction of the wind. It is typically used as an architectural ornament to the highest point of a building. The word vane comes from the Old English word fana, meaning "flag". Although partly functional, wind vanes are generally decorative, often featuring the traditional cockerel design with letters indicating the points of the compass. Other common motifs include ships, arrows, and horses. Not all wind vanes have pointers. In a sufficiently strong wind, the head of the arrow or cockerel (or equivalent) will indicate the direction from which the wind is blowing. Wind vanes are also found on small wind turbines to keep the wind turbine pointing into the wind.

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1. weathercock

   A weathercock is a weather vane, often shaped like a rooster, that is placed on top of a building and used to show the direction of the wind. It's a historical and decorative element often found on church steeples and older houses.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Weathercocknoun

   a vane, or weather vane; -- so called because originally often in the figure of a cock, turning on the top of a spire with the wind, and showing its direction

2. Weathercocknoun

   hence, any thing or person that turns easily and frequently; one who veers with every change of current opinion; a fickle, inconstant person

3. Weathercockverb

   to supply with a weathercock; to serve as a weathercock for

Matched Categories

1. • Weathervane

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How to pronounce weathercock?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say weathercock in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of weathercock in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of weathercock in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=weathercock
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Weathercock
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=weathercock
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weathercock
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weathercock
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=weathercock