Paravane
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Paravane is a noun meaning (nautical) A device, stabilized with vanes, towed alongside a vessel such that the cable attaching it cuts the moorings of submerged mines.
Meaning
(nautical) A device, stabilized with vanes, towed alongside a vessel such that the cable attaching it cuts the moorings of submerged mines.
More Meanings
- (nautical) A towed underwater object with hydrofoils, of diverse uses.
Word Forms
- paravanes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dogvane, vane, towboat, towee, vortilon, sidewheeler.
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