vane | (noun) the flattened weblike part of a feather consisting of a series of barbs on either side of the shaft | Synonyms: web |
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(noun) mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind | Synonyms: weather vane, weathervane, wind vane |
(noun) flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water | Synonyms: blade |
(noun) a fin attached to the tail of an arrow, bomb or missile in order to stabilize or guide it | - |
vaned | (adjective) (of an arrow) equipped with feathers | Synonyms: fledged |
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