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plume vs vane

vane vs plume

plume and vane both are nouns.

plume is a verb but vane is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
plume Yes No Yes No
vane Yes No No No
plume (noun) vane (noun)
the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds the flattened weblike part of a feather consisting of a series of barbs on either side of the shaft
a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water
a fin attached to the tail of an arrow, bomb or missile in order to stabilize or guide it
plume (verb) vane (verb)
dress or groom with elaborate care
form a plume
clean with one's bill
deck with a plume
be proud of
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
Difference between plume and vane

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