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Definition of vane - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
weatherdevice showing wind direction on a structure
- The vane on the barn spun wildly in the storm.
2.
turbineTECH. flat surface in turbines or windmillsTECH.
- The turbine's vane efficiently captured the wind's energy.
3.
biologyTECH. flattened part of a feather with barbsTECH.
- The bird's vane was iridescent in the sunlight.
4.
weaponryTECH. metal fin stabilizing a missileTECH.
- The missile's vane ensured it hit the target accurately.
5.
navigationDated sight on a sextant or compassDated
- He adjusted the vane to get an accurate reading.
Images of vane
device showing wind direction on a structure 
flat surface in turbines or windmills 
flattened part of a feather with barbs 
metal fin stabilizing a missile 
sight on a sextant or compass
Expressions with vane
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device showing wind direction
The wind vane on the roof pointed north.
rotating blade assembly inside machines that moves or compresses fluids
The technician inspected the rotary vane for signs of wear.
mechanical device with rotating blades that moves liquids or gases through pipes
The hydraulic system uses a vane pump to maintain constant pressure.
Origin of vane
Old English, fana (flag)
Terms with vane included in their meaning
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object
weather vane shaped like a male chicken figure
maritime
underwater vane used to steer a vessel
weather vane
vane in the shape of a cock
archery
vane on an arrow for stability
runway marker
t-shaped vane on the ground showing airflow heading for pilots
machinery
machine using a rotating vane system to pump or compress fluids
machinery
having a vane or vanes attached
Examples of vane in a sentence
Farmers rely on the vane for weather changes. The engineer adjusted the vane for optimal performance. Each vane was meticulously crafted for the windmill. The vane of the feather was soft to touch. Each vane was perfectly aligned on the bird's wing. The vane kept the arrow steady in flight.
Engineers adjusted the vane for better missile control. The sailor peered through the vane for navigation. The vane was crucial for the ship's course.
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- French:girouette, pale, ...
- German:Windfahne, Schaufel, ...
- Italian:banderuola, pala, ...
- Spanish:veleta, paleta, ...
- Portuguese:biruta, pá, ...
- Chinese:风向标, 叶片, ...
- Japanese:風見, 羽根, ...
- Arabic:رَيَّاحَة, ريشة, ...
- Hebrew:שַׁבְּשֶׁבֶת, כָּנָף, ...
- Russian:флюгер, лопасть, ...
- Ukrainian:флюгер, лопать, ...
- Hindi:वेन, ब्लेड, ...
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