minelayer

A noun referring to a ship or vessel specifically designed and equipped for laying marine mines.

• 🇩🇪Ein Minenleger ist ein Kriegsschiff oder Boot, das speziell dafür ausgerüstet ist, Seeminen auszubringen und zu legen.

1. Naval vessel for mine deployment C1 formal technical

   A warship or vessel specifically designed and equipped to lay explosive mines in water, typically for naval warfare or harbor defense.

   • The navy deployed a minelayer to secure the coastal approach.
   • During the conflict, the minelayer secretly placed mines in the enemy's shipping lane.
   • Modern minelayers can be converted from civilian ships for rapid deployment.

   🇩🇪Minenleger

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