vane
noun
vanes
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pluralof vane.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Western production of these turbine blades and vanes is concentrated in four companies, according to a report from SemiAnalysis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Those vanes are designed to guide and smooth the air flow to avoid it swirling away from the engine.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 19, 2023
We can smell mulch, feel the vanes of feathers, bump into doors and taste peppermints.
From New York Times ● May 30, 2023
Navy identified as jet vanes for medium-range ballistic missiles.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 2, 2023
"We'd need a lab. Usually they replace the vanes after each mission."
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
