바람이 불어오는 방향을 알려주는 기구.
A device, often in the shape of a rooster, that rotates on a fixed spindle to show the direction of the wind.
예문:
"The golden vane on top of the barn spun wildly during the storm."
"He looked at the weather vane to see if the wind was coming from the north."
풍차나 터빈 등에서 공기나 액체의 힘으로 회전하거나 이를 밀어내는 날개.
A flat or curved blade attached to a rotating axis, used in machines like turbines, windmills, or propellers to move or be moved by fluid.
예문:
"The engineer inspected each turbine vane for signs of wear and tear."
"The windmill's vanes began to turn slowly as the breeze picked up."
깃줄기의 양옆으로 퍼져 있는 깃털의 평평한 부분.
The flat, web-like part of a feather that extends from the central shaft.
예문:
"The bird preened its feathers to zip the tiny barbs of the vane back together."
"Microscopic examination revealed the intricate structure of the feather's vane."
화살이나 미사일의 비행을 안정시키기 위해 꼬리 부분에 붙이는 날개.
A small fin or plastic feather attached to an arrow, rocket, or missile to stabilize its flight.
예문:
"The archer replaced a damaged plastic vane on his arrow before the competition."
"The missile uses small vanes near the nozzle to adjust its trajectory in flight."
측량 기구 등에서 목표물을 정확히 겨냥하기 위해 사용하는 조준판.
A sighting device or plate on a surveying instrument used for alignment.
예문:
"The surveyor aligned the instrument by looking through the sighting vane."
"Adjusting the vane allowed for a more precise measurement of the angle."
바람에 흔들리는 풍향계처럼 마음이 쉽게 변하는 사람.
A person who is easily influenced or changes their mind frequently, like a weather vane shifting with the wind.
예문:
"Don't rely on his support; he is a mere vane who follows the latest trends."
"In politics, he was often described as a vane, shifting his stance to match public opinion."