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ROV

|R-O-V|

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🇺🇸

/ɑːr.oʊˈviː/

🇬🇧

/ɑːr.əʊˈviː/

underwater exploration

Etymology
Etymology Information

'ROV' is an acronym for 'Remotely Operated Vehicle'.

Historical Evolution

The term 'ROV' was coined in the late 20th century as technology advanced to allow for remote operations underwater.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to any vehicle operated remotely, but now it is primarily associated with underwater vehicles.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a remotely operated vehicle, typically used underwater for exploration or maintenance tasks.

The ROV was deployed to inspect the underwater pipeline.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45