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Definitions of vane:

  • noun:   the flattened weblike part of a feather consisting of a series of barbs on either side of the shaft
  • noun:   a metal fin attached to the tail of a bomb or missile in order to stabilize or guide it
  • noun:   flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water
  • noun:   mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
  • name:  A surname (very rare: popularity rank in the U.S.: #30961)


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