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minehunter

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • General-American: /ˈmaɪnˌhʌntɚ/

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noun

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: minelayer

Broader terms: ship, watercraft, vessel, vehicle

History

Etymology

From mine + hunter.