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paravane

The correct spelling is paravane.

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noun

Say it like: Par-ava-ne

The correct spelling is paravane. A device, stabilized with vanes, towed alongside a vessel such that the cable attaching it cuts the moorings of submerged mines.

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noun

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

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