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6 Definitions of: vane
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- noun, Also called: weather vane, wind vane a flat plate or blade of metal mounted on a vertical axis in an exposed position to indicate wind direction
- noun, any one of the flat blades or sails forming part of the wheel of a windmill
- noun, any flat or shaped plate used to direct fluid flow, esp a stator blade in a turbine, etc
- noun, a fin or plate fitted to a projectile or missile to provide stabilization or guidance
- noun, ornithol the flat part of a feather, consisting of two rows of barbs on either side of the shaft
- noun, surveying a) a sight on a quadrant or compass b) the movable marker on a levelling staff
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