minesweeping
/ˈmaɪnˌswipɪŋ/
noun
- The activity or process of removing explosive mines from an area, especially from the sea or land.
- Minesweeping operations continued for weeks after the conflict ended.
- Modern minesweeping uses drones and sonar to detect underwater explosives.
- The ship was specially equipped for minesweeping in shallow waters.
adjective
- Relating to or used for the removal of explosive mines.
- The team wore protective gear during the minesweeping mission.
- They used a minesweeping technique that involved dragging a cable behind the boat.
- The navy deployed a minesweeping vessel to the dangerous waters.