A small weather vane, sometimes improvised with a scrap of cloth, yarn or other light material mounted within sight of the helmsman. (See Tell-Tale)
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A small weather vane, sometimes improvised with a scrap of cloth, yarn or other light material mounted within sight of the helmsman. (See Tell-Tale)
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• (n.) A small vane of bunting, feathers, or any other light material, carried at the masthead to indicate the direction of the wind.
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Dog'vane` noun (Nautical) A small vane of bunting, feathers, or any other light material, carried at the masthead to indicate the direction of the wind.
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a small vane that shows the direction of the wind, mounted in a position visible to a helmsman.
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