vane

Meanings

• noun

  A flat horizontal or vertical surface that adjusts the direction of wind or water around an object, such as the blades of a wind turbine or the sail of a ship.

  - "The vane on the wind turbine helped it to face the wind and generate more power."
  - "The sailor adjusted the vane to catch the wind and steer the ship."

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Pronunciation

1. /veɪn/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with vane
pain , rain , vain

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Variants

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vane , vanes , Sir Henry Vane , Vane , weather vane , weather vanes , King , William King , William Rufus de Vane King

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Etymology

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Old English 'fan' or 'fæn', meaning 'feather' or 'plume'. The term 'vane' may have evolved from the idea of a flat surface resembling a fan or feather, which could adjust its direction in the wind.

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Trivia

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1. The first known use of a wind vane dates back to ancient China around 200 BC.

2. The tallest weather vane in the world is located in Copenhagen, Denmark, and stands over 130 feet tall.

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Related Concepts

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1. wind turbine: A machine that converts wind energy into electrical power using a rotor with blades, or vanes, that turn when the wind blows.

2. weather vane: A device mounted on the top of a building or mast to indicate wind direction by rotating with the wind.

3. sail vane: A type of sail used on small boats to provide additional stability and steering.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'vane' has been used metaphorically to describe someone or something that changes direction or allegiance frequently. In art, vanes have been depicted in various forms, from intricate metalwork to simple wooden wind vanes.

How to Memorize "vane"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a wind turbine with its blades, or vanes, turning in the wind. Imagine the turbine generating electricity as the wind blows.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vane' with the idea of adjusting direction, such as a sailor adjusting the sails to catch the wind.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'vane' with the phrase 'Variable Air Navigator', emphasizing the idea of adjusting direction in the air.

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