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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

vanes

/vænz/ noun · British & US
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What does vanes mean?

noun

A vane is a flat or curved piece of material, typically made of metal or plastic, used to indicate direction or to measure wind speed. Vanes are often used in weather vanes, anemometers, and other devices.

Example

"The weather vane on the church steeple was a decorative metal vane with a pointed arrowhead."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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