Vocabulary Entry

vane

|noun • verb

noun

A device that shows the direction of the wind, typically found on the roof of a building.

Example Sentences

"The weather vane on top of the barn spun wildly in the storm."

"She climbed the ladder to fix the broken vane that had fallen off."

"The copper vane gleamed in the sunlight as it turned."

verb

Example Sentences

"The architect decided to vane the new gazebo for added charm."

"They plan to vane the old windmill as part of the restoration."

"He used a simple design to vane the garden shed."