Weathervane

/wˈɛðəvˌe‍ɪn/

/wˈɛðɚvˌeɪn/

Weathervane

a metal object attached to the top of a building in order to indicate the wind direction by turning towards or pointing its direction

synonyms : vane

Examples

1. It's topped with a bronze weathervane, a statue that symbolizes the triumph of faith.

2. It's topped with a bronze weathervane - a statue that symbolizes the triumph of faith.

3. If you look at the directionals, I mean, that's always a nice sign for the quality of a weathervane.

4. These are attached to a central turret, which allows the ship to rotate like a weathervane in adverse weather.