weath·er·cock (w    r-k k )n. 1. A weathervane, especially one in the form of a rooster. 2. One that is very changeable or fickle. intr.v. weath·er·cocked, weath·er·cock·ing, weath·er·cocks To have a tendency to veer in the direction of the wind. Used of an aircraft or a missile. |
weathercock [ˈwɛðəˌkɒk]
n
1. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) a weather vane in the form of a cock
2. a person who is fickle or changeable
vb
(Engineering / Aeronautics) (intr) (of an aircraft) to turn or tend to turn into the wind
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| Noun | 1. |  weathercock - weathervane with a vane in the form of a roostervane, weather vane, weathervane, wind vane - mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind |
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