The Clue
Windmill segment (4 letter answer)
The Answer
VANE
Tags
Notes
The answer VANE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 170 puzzles.
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Definition
VANE as a noun:
1. (blade, vane) = flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water
2. (weathervane, weather vane, vane, wind vane) = mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
3. a metal fin attached to the tail of a bomb or missile in order to stabilize or guide it
4. (vane, web) = the flattened weblike part of a feather consisting of a series of barbs on either side of the shaft