vanes

[US]/[veɪnz]/
[UK]/[veɪnz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A pivoting fin or wing that turns to indicate the direction of the wind.; A blade or fin in a turbine or other machine.; A ridge of rock or sand formed by the action of wind or water.

Phrases & Collocations

weather vanes

turning vanes

vaned rotor

vanes spin

vanes move

old vanes

metal vanes

vanes point

vanes indicate

vanes reflect

Example Sentences

the weathervane's vanes pointed directly north.

the turbine's vanes spun rapidly in the wind.

adjusting the vanes improved the engine's efficiency.

the intricate vanes of the fan were beautifully crafted.

the pump's vanes moved in a circular motion.

damaged vanes reduced the blower's airflow.

the sculptor meticulously shaped the vanes of the sculpture.

the mill's vanes caught the breeze effectively.

replacing the worn vanes is a simple task.

the aerodynamic vanes optimized the aircraft's performance.

the fan's vanes were coated with a protective layer.

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