paravane

English

Etymology

From para- +‎ vane.

Noun

paravane (plural paravanes)

  1. (nautical) A device, stabilized with vanes, towed alongside a vessel such that the cable attaching it cuts the moorings of submerged mines.
  2. (nautical) A towed underwater object with hydrofoils, of diverse uses.

Synonyms

  • (towed underwater object with hydrofoils): water kite

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