OROPESA

Etymology

After the ship HMS Oropesa, on which it was developed.

Noun

Oropesa (plural Oropesas)

A streamlined towed body used in minesweeping to keep the towed sweep at a determined depth and position relative to the sweeping ship.

Anagrams

• aporose

Source: Wiktionary



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ENCYCLOPEDIA

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