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Wind Vane

Description:

A wind vane, also known as a weather vane or wind indicator, is a device used to determine the direction of the wind. It typically consists of a fixed rod or arrow-like shape that rotates freely with the wind, pointing towards the direction from which the wind is blowing.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech:

Noun

Definition:

A weather instrument that shows the direction of the wind.

Example Sentence:

The wind vane on top of the barn indicated that the wind was blowing from the south.

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Usages:

1. Install a wind vane on your roof to keep track of wind direction.

2. The wind vane was spinning wildly during the storm.

3. The old lighthouse still had a functioning wind vane on top.

4. The wind vane provides useful information about prevailing winds in the area.

5. With the help of a wind vane, the sailors could adjust their course accordingly.