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mine·lay·er

(mīn′lā′ər)

A ship equipped for laying explosive underwater mines.

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minelayer

(ˈmaɪnˌleɪə)

(Military) a warship or aircraft designed for the carrying and laying of mines

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mine•lay•er

(ˈmaɪnˌleɪ ər)

n.

a naval ship equipped for laying mines in the water.

[1905–10]

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minelayer - ship equipped for laying marine mines

ship - a vessel that carries passengers or freight

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posamine

minelayer

[ˈmaɪnˌleɪəʳ] N → minador m

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minelayer

[ˈmaɪnˌleɪəʳ] n → posamine m or f inv

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