Vane
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /veɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Vane is a noun meaning A weather vane.
Meaning
A weather vane.
More Meanings
- (ornithology) The flattened, web-like part of a feather, consisting of a series of barbs on either side of the shaft.
- (navigation) A sight on a sextant or compass.
- (weaponry) One of the metal guidance or stabilizing fins attached to the tail of a bomb or other missile.
- Any of several usually relatively thin, rigid, flat, or sometimes curved surfaces radially mounted along an axis, as a blade in a turbine or a sail on a windmill, that is turned by or used to turn a fluid.
Word Forms
- vanes
Synonyms for vane
Depending on context, synonyms include vexillum, fin, blade, weathervane, web.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include weathervane, blade, web, weathercock, wright, fin.
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