noun
- underwater devices towed by ships to cut the cables of mines or to deflect mines away from the vessel
Usage: nautical; military
Examples
- The naval vessel deployed paravanes to clear the minefield.
- Paravanes were essential equipment for safe passage through enemy waters.
- The ship’s paravanes successfully cut through several mine cables.
- During World War II, many warships were equipped with paravanes.
- The crew carefully maintained the paravanes before entering dangerous waters.
- Paravanes helped protect merchant ships from underwater mines.