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dogvane

American  
[dawg-veyn, dog-] / ˈdɔgˌveɪn, ˈdɒg- /

noun

Nautical.

  1. a small vane that shows the direction of the wind, mounted in a position visible to a helmsperson.

dogvane British  
/ ˈdɒɡˌveɪn /

noun

  1. Also called: telltale.  nautical a light windvane consisting of a feather or a piece of cloth or yarn mounted on the side of a vessel

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Etymology

Origin of dogvane

First recorded in 1760–70; dog + vane

Example Sentences

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"Here, Lauritz, you young scamp, go aloft and clear the dogvane."

From Skipper Worse by Kielland, Alexander Lange

Suddenly they all sprang up, for yonder, from his death-bed Jacob Worse cried out: "Lauritz, you young scamp, go aloft and clear the dogvane!"

From Skipper Worse by Kielland, Alexander Lange

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