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minesweeper

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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
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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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The man, believed to be in his 20s, was injured aboard the minesweeper, Crocus, which was on exercise in the North Sea.
Rescue at sea by Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)
She was pulled out of the river near to the TS Kellington on Stockton's Riverside, close to the site where Able UK workers are breaking up the dilapidated former minesweeper.
Woman is named by Evening Gazette (Middlesbrough, England)
The group joined the crew of minesweeper HMS Blythe at Barry Waterfront to celebrate the history of the Royal Navy in stamps.
Sea Cadets' stamp of approval by South Wales Echo (Cardiff, Wales)
 
 
 
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