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Minesweepers

Noun - Plural

A mine sweeper is a naval vessel or a person who clears mines from the water, sea, or land.

Sense 1:

A naval vessel used for clearing mines to ensure safe passage for ships and submarines.

Sample Sentence: The minesweeper detected and defused the underwater mines, ensuring a secure route for the warships.

Sense 2:

A person trained in clearing mines and explosives buried in the ground or floating in water.

Sample Sentence: After completing his rigorous training, John became a skilled minesweeper and joined the army's bomb disposal unit.

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