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Mine Sweeping Apparatus Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 139 possible answers.
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PARAVANE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PARAVANE
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PARAVANE" which means:
- noun
- • A device, stabilized with vanes, towed alongside a vessel such that the cable attaching it cuts the moorings of submerged mines.
- • A towed underwater object with hydrofoils, of diverse uses.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The paravanes are used to protect ships from torpedoes."
- • "The fishing boat deployed the paravane to maintain stability in rough waters."
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| New York Times13 Jul 1995 | Down 8 | |
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