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vane Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A broad, flat blade attached to a rotating axis, designed to push against fluid or be pushed by wind or fluid, as seen in a windmill, turbine, or propeller.
Usage Example
"The engineers inspected the compressor vanes inside the jet engine for any signs of metal fatigue."
Strongest
blade
Strong
fin
Weak
paddle
• noun (Context 2)
A movable device attached to an elevated structure to indicate the direction of the wind.
Usage Example
"A rusted iron rooster served as the weather weathercock on top of the old wooden barn."
Strongest
weathercock
• noun (Context 3)
The flat, webbed surface on either side of the shaft of a feather, or a similar stabilizing fin attached to the tail of an arrow or missile.
Usage Example
"The archer carefully glued a new brightly colored fletching onto the shaft of the arrow to ensure stable flight."
Strong
fletching
fin
Weak
web
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Vane. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/vane