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Vane
01
ailette, girouette
a flat or curved object, often made of metal or plastic, designed to catch or direct airflow, typically used in weather vanes, turbines, or aircraft
Exemples
The weather vane on top of the barn indicated the wind direction.
La girouette sur le dessus de la grange indiquait la direction du vent.
Wind turbines use vanes to capture wind energy and convert it into electricity.
Les éoliennes utilisent des aubes pour capter l'énergie éolienne et la convertir en électricité.
02
vane, barbule
the flattened weblike part of a feather consisting of a series of barbs on either side of the shaft
03
aube, pale
flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water
04
ailette, empennage
a fin attached to the tail of an arrow, bomb or missile in order to stabilize or guide it
