noun
- a small vane or flag used on a ship to show the direction of the wind
Usage: nautical; also called a wind vane or telltale
Examples
- The sailor checked the dogvane to determine the wind direction.
- A dogvane fluttered from the mast, helping the crew adjust their course.
- The captain installed a new dogvane on the rigging to improve wind readings.
- Even in light winds, the dogvane provided useful information about air movement.