Paravane

Origin

From para- + vane

Full definition of paravane

Noun

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

Synonyms

• (towed underwater object with hydrofoils) water kite