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Windvane
Translation of "windvane" into Russian
windvane
Noun
UK
/ˈwɪnd.veɪn/
US
/ˈwɪnd.veɪn/
windvane
windvanes pl
The windvane on top of the barn showed the wind direction.
Флюгер на крыше сарая показывал направление ветра.
Definitions
windvane
Noun
UK
/ˈwɪnd.veɪn/
US
/ˈwɪnd.veɪn/
An instrument used to show the direction of the wind, typically mounted on a roof or other high structure.
The windvane on top of the barn spun wildly as the storm approached.
A person or thing that changes opinions or direction readily according to circumstances (figurative).
Critics accused him of being a political windvane, always shifting positions with public sentiment.
windvane
Adjective
UK
/ˈwɪnd.veɪn/
US
/ˈwɪnd.veɪn/
Relating to or designed as a device for showing wind direction.
The team installed a windvane sensor atop the mast.
Idioms and phrases
weather station windvane
The weather station windvane was spinning rapidly in the storm.
ветровой флюгер метеостанции
Ветровой флюгер метеостанции быстро вращался во время шторма.
metal windvane
They installed a metal windvane on top of the barn.
металлический флюгер
Они установили металлический флюгер на крышу сарая.
rooftop windvane
The rooftop windvane needs to be adjusted for accuracy.
флюгер на крыше
Флюгер на крыше нужно отрегулировать для большей точности.
decorative windvane
She bought a decorative windvane for the garden.
декоративный флюгер
Она купила декоративный флюгер для сада.
traditional windvane
The traditional windvane has a classic design.
традиционный флюгер
Традиционный флюгер имеет классический дизайн.