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

(meteorology) A prediction of future weather, often for a specific locality, in a newspaper or on the radio or television.

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

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

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

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

(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.

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

(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.