foxer

English

Etymology

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

Noun

foxer (plural foxers)

  1. (military, historical) An acoustic decoy used to confuse acoustic homing torpedoes by mechanically generating a loud noise while being towed some distance behind a ship.

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