paravane

par·a·vane

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [par-uh-veyn]
- /ˈpær əˌveɪn/
- /ˈpæ.rə.veɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [par-uh-veyn]
- /ˈpær əˌveɪn/

Definitions of paravane word

noun paravane an underwater defensive device against mines, consisting of a pair of torpedo-shaped vanes towed at the bow of a ship, usually a minesweeper, by cables that can cut the cable of a moored mine, causing the mine to rise to the surface, where it can be destroyed or removed from the water. 1
noun paravane a torpedo-shaped device towed from the bow of a vessel so that the cables will cut the anchors of any moored mines 0
noun paravane either of a pair of torpedo-shaped devices which, in conjunction with the cables by which they are towed from the bow of a ship, are used to cut the moorings of submerged mines, allowing them to surface and be destroyed 0

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Origin of paravane

First appearance:

before 1915

One of the 14% newest English words

First recorded in 1915-20; para-1 + vane

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Parts of speech for Paravane

noun

adjective

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preposition

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paravane popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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