A mechanical device rotating around one axis and attached to an elevated object such as a roof for showing the direction of the wind.

(nautical) A shore to weather or windward from a vessel, offering protection from the wind. / Seen from land, a shore exposed to wind. / A protection, creating a relative calm.

Beaten or harassed by the weather; worn or damaged by exposure to the weather or the outdoors, especially to severe weather.

Used to inquire about the weather. / (by extension, idiomatic) Indicating a change of subject to unimportant topics.

Not affected by climatic conditions; capable of normal operation regardless of precipitation, wind, sun, etc. / (figuratively) Always there when needed, reliable, dependable, loyal, faithful.

(Britain) Undesirable weather, especially foggy or stormy weather conditions.

(idiomatic) ill or gloomy, especially from a cold or flu. / (idiomatic) Somewhat intoxicated or suffering from a hangover. / (idiomatic, obsolete) Experiencing adversity.

(nautical) A ship's deck which has no overhead protection, which is open to the weather; a ship's uppermost deck.

(meteorology) Any phenomena related to the radiation and particles emitted by the Sun, especially in the vicinity of the Earth that may have an effect on the Earth or human activity in the space.

(idiomatic) To reach the end of a very difficult situation without too much harm or damage.