Minesweeping
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Minesweeping is a noun meaning (nautical) The detection and safe disposal of mines.
Meaning
(nautical) The detection and safe disposal of mines.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of minesweep
- (slang) The act of looking for and drinking half-drunk alcoholic drinks that have been left by other attendees of a bar or nightclub.
Word Forms
- minesweepings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include demining, mine, clearance, clearing, sweeper, berry.
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