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weathervane vs vane

vane vs weathervane

weathervane and vane both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
weathervane Yes No No No
vane Yes No No No
As nouns, weathervane and vane are synonyms defined as:
  • weathervane and vane: mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
Other synonyms of weathervane include weather vane, wind vane.
weathervane (noun) vane (noun)
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind the flattened weblike part of a feather consisting of a series of barbs on either side of the shaft
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
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
Difference between weathervane and vane

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