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paravane

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: nautical, transport

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noun

Meaning 2

A towed underwater object with hydrofoils, of diverse uses.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: nautical, transport

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History

Etymology

From para- + vane.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Galician: paravane — device for cutting the moorings of mines
  • Italian: paramine — device for cutting the moorings of mines
  • Polish: parawan — device for cutting the moorings of mines