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
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.
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