English Explanatory Dictionary

minelayer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A vehicle, device, or person with the purpose of laying (installing) explosive mines (landmines or naval mines).
  2. A ship capable of laying naval mines.

Pronunciation

/ˈmaɪnˌleɪɚ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-minelayer.wav

Word forms

minelayer minelayers

Etymology

From mine + layer.

Antonyms

minesweeper minehunter
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