minehunter

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English

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Etymology

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mine +‎ hunter

Noun

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minehunter (plural minehunters)

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  1. A naval vessel that actively detects and destroys individual mines.

Usage notes

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  • Contrasted with minesweeper, a vessel that clears mined areas as a whole, without prior detection of mines. A vessel that combines both of these roles is known as a mine countermeasures vessel (MCMV).
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