Synonyms for vane

Noun

1. blade, vane, rotating mechanism

usage: flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water

2. weathervane, weather vane, vane, wind vane, mechanical device

usage: mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind

3. vane, fin

usage: a metal fin attached to the tail of a bomb or missile in order to stabilize or guide it

4. vane, web, blade

usage: the flattened weblike part of a feather consisting of a series of barbs on either side of the shaft