Meaning wind vane
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wind vane


device that rotates to show the direction the wind is blowing. Also called a weather vane.
Source: nationalgeographic.org

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A mechanical device used to measure the direction of wind flow. Usually consists of a horizontal bar with a fin at one end and a aerodynamic pointer at the other end. The center of horizontal is attac [..]
Source: physicalgeography.net

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wind vane


An instrument used to determine wind direction.
Source: wrcc.dri.edu (offline)

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An instrument used to indicate or measure wind direction. It consists basically of an asymmetrical, elongated object mounted at its center of gravity about a vertical axis. The end that offers the gre [..]
Source: glossary.ametsoc.org

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wind vane


(n) - an instrument used to illustrate direction of wind flow
Source: sherwoodrocks.net (offline)

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wind vane


A mechanical device attached to an elevated structure. It rotates freely to show the direction of the wind.
Source: experiland.com

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wind vane


A free-rotating device that, because of its shape, lines up with the wind and indicates the wind direction.
Source: college.cengage.com

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wind vane


An instrument that indicates the wind direction. The end of the vane which offers the greatest resistance to the motion of the air moves to the downwind position.
Source: thorntonweather.com

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wind vane


Any streamer or device used for indicating direction of wind.
Source: crewtraffic.com

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wind vane


instrument used to measure wind direction.
Source: sercc.com

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wind vane


An instrument that determines the direction from which a wind is blowing.
Source: srh.noaa.gov (offline)

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wind vane


An instrument to indicate wind direction.
Source: aviationweather.ws

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wind vane


An instrument used to indicate wind direction.
Source: abc40.com (offline)

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wind vane


An instrument used to monitor wind direction by always pointing into the wind.
Source: wrds.uwyo.edu (offline)

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An instrument that indicates the wind direction. The end of the vane which offers the greatest resistance to the motion of the air moves to the downwind position.
Source: docuweather.com (offline)

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wind vane


An instrument that determines the direction from which a wind is blowing.
Source: physics.byu.edu (offline)

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Is a tool for measuring wind direction.  To determine wind direction, a wind vane spins and points in the direction from which the wind is coming and generally has two parts; one that is usually shape [..]
Source: ecolinc.vic.edu.au

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wind vane


An instrument that indicates the wind direction. The end of the vane which offers the greatest resistance to the motion of the air moves to the downwind position.
Source: communityweather.org.nz

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wind vane


An instrument that indicates the wind direction
Source: image.weather.com (offline)

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wind vane


An instrument that indicates the wind direction. The end of the vane which offers the greatest resistance to the motion of the air moves to the downwind position.
Source: 40north70west.com (offline)

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wind vane


 An instrument for showing the direction of the wind.
Source: rgs.org (offline)





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