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mine·sweep·er (m

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n.

A ship equipped for detecting, destroying, removing, or neutralizing explosive marine mines.

minesweeping n.

minesweeper

Noun

a naval vessel equipped to clear mines

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Noun

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minesweeper

minesweeper - 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 [ˈmaɪnswiːpəʳ] mine² n → Minensuchboot nt

minesweeper [ˈmaɪnswiːpəʳ] n → dragamine m inv

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