minesweeper

/ˈmaɪnˌswipər/
noun
  1. A person or device that removes explosive mines from an area, especially from the sea or land.
    • The navy sent a minesweeper to clear the harbor before the ships could enter.
    • He trained as a minesweeper during his military service.
    • The old minesweeper was retired and turned into a museum ship.
  2. A classic computer puzzle game where the player clicks on squares to reveal hidden mines without detonating them.
    • Minesweeper comes pre-installed on many older operating systems.
    • I spent an hour playing minesweeper on my computer during the break.
    • She set a new personal record in minesweeper by clearing the board in under two minutes.