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minesweeping.

The detection and safe disposal of mines.

12 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The detection and safe disposal of mines.

    uncountable · usually
  2. The act of looking for and drinking half-drunk alcoholic drinks that have been left by other attendees of a bar or nightclub.

    slang · uncountable · usually
Where this word comes from

From mine + sweeping.

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of minesweep

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
Where this word comes from

From mine + sweeping.

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