weathercock in Irish
weathercock in Irish is coileach gaoithe — weathercock means a weathercock is a weather vane, often shaped like a cockerel, that turns to show the direction of the wind.
weathercock in Irish
coileach gaoithe
A weather vane, sometimes in the form of a cockerel.
What does "weathercock" mean?
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noun A weathercock is a weather vane, often shaped like a cockerel, that turns to show the direction of the wind.
"A weathercock sat on top of the church spire, turning with the wind."
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noun A weathercock is also someone who keeps changing their opinion to match whatever is currently popular.
"Critics called the politician a weathercock for switching sides on every issue."
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weathercock in a sentence
- A weathercock sat on top of the church spire, turning with the wind.
- The old weathercock creaked as it swung round to face north.
- Critics called the politician a weathercock for switching sides on every issue.
- He's a weathercock, agreeing with whoever spoke to him last.
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What is "weathercock" in Irish?
"weathercock" in Irish is coileach gaoithe. weathercock means: A weathercock is a weather vane, often shaped like a cockerel, that turns to show the direction of the wind.
How do you use "weathercock" in a sentence?
Example: "A weathercock sat on top of the church spire, turning with the wind." In Irish, "weathercock" is coileach gaoithe.
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