vane


Definition: Meaning of, vane in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / veɪn /

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Singular Plural
vane vanes
[countable]
  1. a flat blade that is moved by wind or water to produce power to drive a machine
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vane used in phrases

  • weather vane (noun)
    1. a metal object fixed to the top of a building that blows around to show the direction the wind is coming from
  • wind vane (noun)
    1. mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
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