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minelaying

/ˈmaɪn.leɪ.ɪŋ/

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noun

/ˈmaɪn.leɪ.ɪŋ/C1formaltechnical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее военную или морскую операцию по размещению взрывных мин в скрытых местах, например на суше или в воде, для уничтожения личного состава, техники или кораблей противника.

A noun referring to the military or naval operation of placing explosive mines in concealed locations, such as on land or in water, to destroy enemy personnel, vehicles, or ships.

uncountable

  1. Military mine deploymentC1formal

    The act of placing explosive mines in strategic locations to damage or destroy enemy forces, vehicles, or ships.

    ruПостановка мин

    • The navy conducted minelaying operations in the strait to block enemy vessels.
    • Minelaying was a key tactic used during the war to control sea routes.
    • The engineers specialized in minelaying and mine clearance.

    Synonymsmining

    Antonymsclearancesweeping

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