dogvane

[ dawg-veyn, dog- ]

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

Origin of dogvane

1
First recorded in 1760–70; dog + vane

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British Dictionary definitions for dogvane

dogvane

/ (ˈdɒɡˌveɪn) /


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

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