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minesweeping

/ˈmaɪnˌswiː.pɪŋ/

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noun

/ˈmaɪnˌswiː.pɪŋ/C1formaltechnical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее деятельность по обнаружению и обезвреживанию морских мин.

A noun referring to the activity of detecting and disposing of marine mines.

uncountable

  1. Detection and removal of naval minesC1formaltechnical

    The activity of detecting and disposing of explosive mines placed in water, typically to clear a safe passage for ships.

    ruТраление мин

    • The navy conducted minesweeping operations before the fleet entered the harbor.
    • Minesweeping vessels are equipped with specialized sonar to locate underwater mines.
    • After the war, extensive minesweeping was required to make the shipping lanes safe.
Forms
  • minesweepings plural form
  • minesweepings' possessive plural form
  • minesweeping's possessive singular form