Plural for a mechanical device rotating around one axis used to show the direction of the wind
“The pointer, which is attached to a vane on the roof, indicates the quarter of the wind upon a gilded map in the King's Gallery.”
Plural for any of several usually relatively thin, rigid, flat, or sometimes curved surfaces radially mounted along an axis
“The propeller rotates due to flow of water and produces a change in impedance as each vane of the propeller crosses the electrode mounted on the probe.”
Plural for a mechanical device with evenly-shaped blades that turn on a shaft to push against air or water
Plural for part of a piece of machinery that resembles a bucket
Plural for rotating component of a fan or air conditioner that propels air
Plural for a thin, rigid component, such as that used to stabilize and steer an aircraft
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