minesweeping
The detection and safe disposal of minesThe detection and safe disposal of mines.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable, usually)The detection and safe disposal of mines.
(slang, uncountable, usually)The act of looking for and drinking half-drunk alcoholic drinks that have been left by other attendees of a bar or nightclub.
More definitions
- the activity of detecting and disposing of marine mines
Origin
From mine + sweeping.From mine + sweeping.
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Forms
plural: minesweepings| Singular | minesweeping |
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uncountable
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable