Meaning & Definition of Vane in English
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Vane
/ven/
noun
1. Mechanical device attached to an elevated structure
- Rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
synonym:
- weathervane,
- weather vane,
- vane,
- wind vane
2. A fin attached to the tail of an arrow, bomb or missile in order to stabilize or guide it
synonym:
- vane
3. Flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water
synonym:
- blade,
- vane
4. The flattened weblike part of a feather consisting of a series of barbs on either side of the shaft
synonym:
- vane,
- web
Examples of using
That guy is a real weather vane: he constantly changes his mind.
The weather vane points north.