VANE

• (noun) the flattened weblike part of a feather consisting of a series of barbs on either side of the shaft

  synonyms : web

• (noun) flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water

  synonyms : blade

• (noun) a fin attached to the tail of an arrow, bomb or missile in order to stabilize or guide it

• (noun) mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind

  synonyms : weather vane , weathervane , wind vane

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