= weather vane
a thin flat or curved object that is rotated about an axis by wind or water
a device revolving in a similar manner and moving in water or air
the flat expanded part of a feather
a stabilizing fin or similar part on a projectile, such as any of the feathers fastened to the shaft of an arrow
the target of a levelling staff
any of the sights of a compass or quadrant
vaned adj
[Old English fana banner]