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Minesweeping Definition & Meaning

minesweeping
noun
  1. the activity of detecting and disposing of marine mines

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What does minesweeping mean?
the activity of detecting and disposing of marine mines
What part of speech is minesweeping?
Minesweeping is a noun.

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