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1 | 99% | 11 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 36% | 8 | Vane-like formations on bird feathers | |
3 | 32% | 7 | Filamentous strand forming part of a bird's vane | |
Vane Shaped Like A Bird Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "WEATHERCOCK" which means:
- noun
- • Weathervane with a vane in the form of a rooster verb
- • (of a boat) to turn upwind because of the difference in water pressure on two sides.
- • (of an airplane or missile) to veer into the direction of the oncoming (relative) wind.
- • To act as a weathercock for.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The weathercock atop the church steeple pointed north."
- • "She installed a weathercock on top of her barn to determine the wind direction."
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14 Jul 2004 | The Guardian Cryptic / 14 Jul 2004 |
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6 | Vane-like formations on bird feathers | |
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07 Mar 1976 | New York Times / 07 Mar 1976 |