"Vane" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Vane" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Vane" Meaning

A vane is a flat, thin piece of material, often of flexible metal or plastic, which is attached to a rotating shaft and used to indicate or measure the direction of the wind, or to indicate the position of something else, such as a speedometer.

"Vane" Examples

Examples of the word "vane"


1. In weather forecasting

A weather vane, also known as a weathervane, is a device that indicates the direction of the wind.

2. In engineering

The wind generator creates a spin, causing the vane to rotate and convert wind energy into electricity.

3. In a tornado

During the tornado, the roof was torn off, leaving an exposed vane of the supports for the air conditioning unit.

4. In famous places

The statue at the top of the tower is a 14-foot-tall eagle with stretched-out wings that serves as a weather vane.

5. In a musical term

The vane of a musical instrument such as an oboe or clarinet refers to the part of the instrument that is directed into the mouth.

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Vandalizes

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Vanderhoek

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Vanes

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Vanessa

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Vanguard

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Vanguarding

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Vanguardist

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Vanguards

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Advocates or supporters of a particular cause or movement; leaders who introduce or promote new ideas or technology.<br><br>Example: "The vanguard of the environmental movement persuaded the government to implement stricter pollution controls."