English Explanatory Dictionary

foxer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An acoustic decoy used to confuse acoustic homing torpedoes by mechanically generating a loud noise while being towed some distance behind a ship.

Word forms

foxer foxers

Etymology

Originally the code name for a British-built version of the device.

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