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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