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单词 paravane
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Definition of paravane in English:

paravane

noun ˈparəveɪnˈpærəˌveɪn

  • A device towed behind a boat at a depth regulated by its vanes or planes, so that the cable to which it is attached can cut the moorings of submerged mines.

    破雷卫，扫雷器

    Example sentencesExamples
    • However, upon closer inspection it turned out to be a paravane, a towed device used for sweeping moored mines.

Origin

Early 20th century: from para-2 'protecting' + vane.

Definition of paravane in US English:

paravane

nounˈpærəˌveɪnˈparəˌvān

  • A device towed behind a boat at a depth regulated by its vanes or planes, so that the cable to which it is attached can cut the moorings of submerged mines.

    破雷卫，扫雷器

    Example sentencesExamples
    • However, upon closer inspection it turned out to be a paravane, a towed device used for sweeping moored mines.

Origin

Early 20th century: from para- ‘protecting’ + vane.
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