vane
7 points
English
4 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #23,405
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
the flattened weblike part of a feather consisting of a series of barbs on either side of the shaft
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/vˈeɪn/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural vanes
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
the flattened weblike part of a feather consisting of a series of barbs on either side of
flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)