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Vane

British pronunciation/vˈe‍ɪn/
American pronunciation/ˈveɪn/
Vane
[NOUN]
1

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

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vane definition and meaning
2

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

synonyms : web
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3

flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water

synonyms : blade
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4

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

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Examples
1This vane is extracted from a KIRLOSKAR pump model.
2The vanes can then be independently articulated.
3When you shine light on it, the vanes spin.
4It's called Vane.
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