mine sweeper
Explosive-hunting vessel
A mine sweeper is a naval vessel designed to detect and remove explosive mines from waterways, clearing safe passages for other ships.
The work is dangerous and methodical, sweeping designated areas to neutralize hidden threats.
Also spelled as one word: minesweeper.
The term extends to the classic computer game where players click squares to reveal numbers or hidden mines.
- navalOf maritime warfare
- naval vesselArmed military ship
- bombExplosive device or disaster
- explosiveProne to sudden detonation
- detectNotice or discover
harbor · military · ocean · defuse · danger · clearance · clear the area · patrol · vessel · underwater · detonator · bomb disposal · cable · anchor · floating · hidden danger · deadly · hull
- naval operationsfleet, admiral, patrol boats, commander, fleet command
- naval warfarenaval battles, naval battle, battleship, destroyer, sea battles
- Royal NavyRoyal Navy, admiral, warship, HMS Victory, battleship
- naval gamesBattleship, fleet command, sea battle, naval warfare, depth charges
- warshipsbattleship, turret, frigates, battleships, destroyers
- deminingdeminer, landmine, prodder, prodding, flail
mine sweepermine layer
Ship distributing underwater explosives
minelayer · attack submarine · battleship · destroyer · aircraft carrier
mine sweeperbattleship
Armored naval capital vessel
destroyer · cruiser · aircraft carrier · frigate · attack submarine
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