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minelayer Definition

mine·layer (mīnlā′ər)

noun

a naval vessel specially designed and equipped to lay explosive mines in the water

minelayer Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • German: In May North Sea patrols were carried out against German minelayers.
  • fast: Fast minelayer said to be the fastest ship in the Navy at the time, capable of 40 knots.

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