minelayer
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minelayer
- /ˈmaɪnˌleɪɚ/ US
Where it comes from
From mine + layer.
noun minelayers
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A vehicle, device, or person with the purpose of laying (installing) explosive mines (landmines or naval mines).
Opposite: minesweeper
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A ship capable of laying naval mines.
Opposite: minesweeper, minehunter
Translations
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noun ship capable of laying mines
| Español | minador |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 機雷敷設艦 kirai fusetsu-kan |
| 中文 | 布雷舰 bùléijiàn |
| Français | mouilleur |
| Deutsch | Minenleger |
| Italiano | posamine |
| Ελληνικά | ναρκοθέτις narkothétis |
| Română | puitor de mine |
| Русский | ми́нный загради́тель mínnyj zagradítelʹ |
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