Meaning of 'vane'

Find the meaning of the word ‘vane’

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Meaning of ‘vane’

4 definitions found.

vane

noun

the flattened weblike part of a feather consisting of a series of barbs on either side of the shaft

Synonyms: web

noun

flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water

Synonyms: blade

noun

a fin attached to the tail of an arrow, bomb or missile in order to stabilize or guide it

noun

mechanical device attached to an elevated structure

Synonyms: weather vane wind vane weathervane

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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