- pronunciation:
- veIn
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Homophone Note
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a device mounted so that it rotates freely in the wind, indicating the wind's direction; weather vane.
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definition 2: |
any of a variety of bladelike devices, as on a turbine or windmill, mounted on rotors to use or transmit the energy of wind, rushing water, or the like.
- similar words:
- sail
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definition 3: |
a planar surface on the outside tail of a rocket, missile, arrow, or the like, that helps to provide directional control and stability in flight.
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definition 4: |
a planar surface with the function of absorbing radiant energy to be stored or transmitted; solar panel; solar vane.
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related words: |
cock |
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derivation: |
vaned (adj.) |
The words
vane,
vain, and
vein sound alike but have different meanings.