minelayer

• Nom désignant un navire spécialement conçu et équipé pour poser des mines marines.

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

1. Naval vessel for mine deploymentC1formaltechnical

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

   mouilleur de mines

   • 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.