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Wind vane

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 centre of horizontal is attached to a vertical spindle which is connected to a mechanical device that records direction.

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