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Weather Vane

A weather vane, also known as a wind vane, is a device used to determine the direction of the wind. It consists of a rotating arrow or figure mounted on a fixed vertical rod or spindle. The arrow or figure points in the direction from which the wind is blowing.

Senses:

1. Noun: A decorative object or device, typically found on rooftops, that indicates the direction of the wind.
2. Verb: To change direction or turn according to the wind.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The weather vane on top of the barn pointed north, indicating a strong wind coming from that direction.
2. Charlotte loved the ornate weather vane shaped like a rooster on her neighbor's house.

Verb:

1. The flag on the ship weather vaned as the wind suddenly shifted.
2. As we sailed across the lake, our sailboat weather vaned, causing us to change our course.

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