weathercocks
The word “weathercocks” has 3 syllables: weath-er-cocks
It's pronounced as /ˈwɛðərkɑks/
What is synonym and antonym for weathercocks?
In the thesaurus, “weathercocks” has 14 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for weathercocks along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for weathercocks
- acrobats
- chameleons
- chancers
- connivers
- egoists
- egotists
- machinators
- opportunists
- plotters
- schemers
- self-seekers
- temporizers
- timeservers
- trimmers
Meanings of weathercocks
- noun
- A weather vane, sometimes in the form of a cockerel.
- One who veers with every change of current opinion; a fickle, inconstant person.
- (Chiefly US and Canada) A wind pump style where the top of it behaves like a weather vane, moving with the wind direction, but also with a wheel attached to measure wind speed.
Example Sentences
- The old farm had several weathercocks spinning wildly in the wind.
- These weathercocks help farmers predict changes in wind direction.
- The collection of antique weathercocks was displayed in the museum.
- Strong gusts caused the weathercocks on the rooftops to spin rapidly.
- Some weathercocks are crafted in the shape of animals or mythical creatures.
On this page you'll find 14 synonyms or another words to weathercocks, such as: acrobats, chameleons, chancers, connivers, egoists, egotists, machinators.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.