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minesweeper
(redirected from Mine sweeper)

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mine·sweep·er  (mnswpr)
n.
A ship equipped for detecting, destroying, removing, or neutralizing explosive marine mines.
minesweeping n.
minesweeper [ˈmaɪnˌswiːpə]
n
(Military) a naval vessel equipped to detect and clear mines
minesweeping  n
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Noun1.minesweeper - ship equipped to detect and then destroy or neutralize or remove marine minesminesweeper - ship equipped to detect and then destroy or neutralize or remove marine mines
ship - a vessel that carries passengers or freight
Translations
minesweeper [ˈmaɪnswiːpəʳ] N → dragaminas m inv
minesweeper [ˈmaɪnswiːpər] n → dragueur m de mines
minesweeper [ˈmaɪnˌswiːpəʳ] n → dragamine m inv
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