minesweeping

English

Etymology

mine +‎ sweeping

Noun

minesweeping (usually uncountable, plural minesweepings)

(nautical) The detection and safe disposal of mines.
(slang) The act of looking for and drinking half-drunk alcoholic drinks that have been left by other attendees of a bar or nightclub.

Related terms

minesweeper

Translations

detection and safe disposal of mines

Greek: ναρκαλιεία (el) f (narkalieía)
Japanese: 掃海 (ja) (そうかい, sōkai)
Swedish: minröjning (sv) c

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