Noun
the activity of detecting and disposing of marine mines
Source: WordNetMore recently, heavy-lift helicopters have dragged minesweeping sleds, as in the 1991 Persian Gulf War. citation The distance sweep mimics the sound and magnetism of a ship and is pulled behind the sweeper. Source: Internet
After returning to the navy he joined the minesweeping vessel Salamander and received a promotion to lieutenant. Source: Internet
The new round of minesweeping operations in the third large-scale mine sweeping campaign in the Yunnan section of the China-Vietnam border officially restarted on Nov 27. after 11 months' suspension. Source: Internet
Boats are also used for survey work, tending divers, and minesweeping operations. Source: Internet
Moreover, IJN's minesweeping force was far too small with 350 ships, and 20,000 men. Source: Internet
;RH-46A : Planned conversion of CH-46As into minesweeping helicopters for the US Navy, none converted. Source: Internet