angles and dangles

noun

A random series of loops, turns, and depth changes in a submarine, intended to eliminate the self-noise which could occur during a baffle-clearing event.

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Meanings

nounangles and dangles pl (plural only)
  1. pluralplural onlyslanggovernmentA random series of loops, turns, and depth changes in a submarine, intended to eliminate the self-noise which could occur during a baffle-clearing event.
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