dogvane

[ dawg-veyn, dog- ]

nounNautical.

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

Origin of dogvane

First recorded in 1760–70; dog + vane

Words Nearby dogvane

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How to use dogvane in a sentence

The Buccaneer turned for information to his trusty Captain dogvane.
The Life of a Celebrated Buccaneer | Richard Clynton
dogvane said not a word about the nationality of those ships.
The Life of a Celebrated Buccaneer | Richard Clynton
dogvane took advantage of this diversion to slip in another slide.
The Life of a Celebrated Buccaneer | Richard Clynton
But me, no buts, Master dogvane, but do as you are told; so down you go.
The Life of a Celebrated Buccaneer | Richard Clynton
"People served, sir, have but short memories," was dogvane's reply.
The Life of a Celebrated Buccaneer | Richard Clynton

British Dictionary definitions for dogvane

dogvane

/ (ˈdɒɡˌveɪn) /

noun

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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