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dogvane

/dawg-veyn, dog-/US // ˈdɔgˌveɪn, ˈdɒg- //UK // (ˈdɒɡˌveɪn) //

狗皮膏药,狗吠声,狗皮袋,狗吠

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Nautical.

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

Examples

  • The Buccaneer turned for information to his trusty Captain Dogvane.

  • Dogvane said not a word about the nationality of those ships.

  • Dogvane took advantage of this diversion to slip in another slide.

  • But me, no buts, Master Dogvane, but do as you are told; so down you go.

  • "People served, sir, have but short memories," was Dogvane's reply.