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weathercocking[′weth·ər‚käk·iŋ] (aerospace engineering) The aerodynamic action causing alignment of the longitudinal axis of a rocket with the relative wind after launch. Also known as weather vaning. weathercocking Yawing or ‘weathercock' stability provided by the fin.The tendency of a body to align an axis with the relative wind. |