noun the narrow edge of a hammer head. ·see peen.
2. pane ·noun one of the flat surfaces, or facets, of any object having several sides.
3. pane ·noun especially, in modern use, the glass in one compartment of a window sash.
4. pane ·noun one of the eight facets surrounding the table of a brilliant cut diamond.
5. pane ·noun in irrigating, a subdivision of an irrigated surface between a feeder and an outlet drain.
6. pane ·noun a division; a distinct piece, limited part, or compartment of any surface; a patch; hence, a square of a checkered or plaided pattern.
7. pane ·noun a compartment of a surface, or a flat space; hence, one side or face of a building; as, an octagonal tower is said to have eight panes.
8. pane ·noun one of the openings in a slashed garment, showing the bright colored silk, or the like, within; hence, the piece of colored or other stuff so shown.