Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cata-vento
Noun
/ˈkɑːtə ˈvɛntoʊ/
Definition
A device that rotates in the wind and is used to indicate the direction of the wind.
Examples
- The cata-vento on the roof indicated the wind was blowing from the north.
- Farmers often use a cata-vento to monitor the wind patterns on their fields.
- Kids love to watch the cata-vento spin when a breeze blows through the yard.
Meaning
Cata-vento refers to a weather vane or windmill that spins when the wind blows, showing the wind’s direction.
Synonyms
- Weather vane
- Windmill
- Wind indicator