noun Download 🔗Share A weather vane Examples : "The weather vane on top of the barn pointed north, indicating the wind was coming from that direction. " weather direction device Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any of several usually relatively thin, rigid, flat, or sometimes curved surfaces radially mounted along an axis, as a blade in a turbine or a sail on a windmill, that is turned by or used to turn a fluid Examples : "The windmill's large vane rotated quickly, catching the wind and turning the grinding wheel. " technology physics machine device weather sailing nautical industry environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The flattened, web-like part of a feather, consisting of a series of barbs on either side of the shaft Examples : "The bird's wing displayed the beautiful, delicate vane of a feather. " biology bird anatomy part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A sight on a sextant or compass Examples : "The sailor adjusted the vane on the sextant to precisely align it with the horizon. " nautical device sailing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share One of the metal guidance or stabilizing fins attached to the tail of a bomb or other missile Examples : "The bomb's flight became erratic when one of the vanes on its tail broke off. " military technology vehicle weapon machine part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading