Definitions For Paravane

Noun

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

Synonyms

towed underwater object with hydrofoils water kite

Translations

Italian: paramine, m Polish: parawan, m

Etymology

para- , vane

See also

{{pedia, Paravane (weapon)}} {{pedia, Paravane (water kite)}}

Is Paravane a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
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Points in Different Games

Scrabble
13
Words with Friends
16

The word Paravane is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words with Friends

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