Foundation level · Year 4 · free
vane
noun · Say it: VAYN
What it means
Foundationa flat pointer on top of a building that turns to show the wind direction
The metal vane on the church roof is shaped like a cockerel.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- weathercock
- weathervane
More examples
- We looked at the vane to see which way the wind was blowing.
Where the word comes from
From Old English 'fana', meaning a flag or banner.
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