vane

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vane

Noun

mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind

Synonyms:

• weathervane
• weather vane
• vane
• wind vane

Noun

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

Synonyms:

• vane

Noun

flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water

Synonyms:

• blade
• vane

Noun

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

Synonyms:

• vane
• web