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vane vs paddle

paddle vs vane

vane and paddle both are nouns.

vane is not a verb while paddle is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
vane Yes No No No
paddle Yes No Yes No
As nouns, paddle is a hyponym of vane; that is, paddle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than vane:
  • vane: flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water
  • paddle: a blade of a paddle wheel or water wheel
Other hyponyms of vane include fan blade, impeller, rudder blade.
vane (noun) paddle (noun)
the flattened weblike part of a feather consisting of a series of barbs on either side of the shaft a short light oar used without an oarlock to propel a canoe or small boat
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind an instrument of punishment consisting of a flat board
flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water a blade of a paddle wheel or water wheel
a fin attached to the tail of an arrow, bomb or missile in order to stabilize or guide it small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games
vane (verb) paddle (verb)
stir with a paddle
give a spanking to; subject to a spanking
propel with a paddle
swim like a dog in shallow water
walk unsteadily, with short steps
play in or as if in water, as of small children
Difference between vane and paddle

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