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minelaying

(ˈmaɪnleɪɪŋ)
n
(Military) the activity of laying explosive mines
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Noun1.minelaying - laying explosive mines in concealed places to destroy enemy personnel and equipmentminelaying - laying explosive mines in concealed places to destroy enemy personnel and equipment
mining
defense, defensive measure, defence - (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies; "they died in the defense of Stalingrad"; "they were developed for the defense program"
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