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Vane
01
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
Example
The weather vane on top of the barn indicated the wind direction.
Wind turbines use vanes to capture wind energy and convert it into electricity.
02
the flattened weblike part of a feather consisting of a series of barbs on either side of the shaft
03
flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water
04
a fin attached to the tail of an arrow, bomb or missile in order to stabilize or guide it
