vane Synonyms
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vane Meaning
vane (n)
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
a fin attached to the tail of an arrow, bomb or missile in order to stabilize or guide it
flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water
the flattened weblike part of a feather consisting of a series of barbs on either side of the shaft
vane (n.)
A contrivance attached to some elevated object for the purpose of showing which way the wind blows; a weathercock. It is usually a plate or strip of metal, or slip of wood, often cut into some fanciful form, and placed upon a perpendicular axis around which it moves freely.
Any flat, extended surface attached to an axis and moved by the wind; as, the vane of a windmill; hence, a similar fixture of any form moved in or by water, air, or other fluid; as, the vane of a screw propeller, a fan blower, an anemometer, etc.
The rhachis and web of a feather taken together.
One of the sights of a compass, quadrant, etc.
vane Sentence Examples
- The weather vane on the steeple creaked in the gusty wind, pointing towards the north.
- The windsock's colorful vane fluttered wildly, indicating a strong crosswind.
- The sailboat's trim vane indicated that it needed to be adjusted for optimal performance.
- The plane's tail vane provided stability and control during flight.
- The wind turbine's vanes turned silently, generating clean energy.
- The vane on the cooling tower directed the smoke and heat away from the building.
- The windmill's vanes caught the breeze, producing a gentle grinding sound.
- The vane on the ancient sundial indicated the time of day by casting a shadow.
- The power plant's cooling tower had four large vanes to disperse the hot water vapor.
- The smoke from the chimney billowed out of the top, following the direction of the vane.
FAQs About the word vane
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind, a fin attached to the tail of an arrow, bomb or missile i
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The weather vane on the steeple creaked in the gusty wind, pointing towards the north.
The windsock's colorful vane fluttered wildly, indicating a strong crosswind.
The sailboat's trim vane indicated that it needed to be adjusted for optimal performance.
The plane's tail vane provided stability and control during flight.
