minelaying

[US]/ˈmaɪnˌleɪɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈmaɪnˌleɪɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vbl.The act or process of laying explosive mines, especially in military operations.
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Example Sentences

the navy suspended all minelaying operations during the peace negotiations.

modern minelaying vessels are capable of deploying hundreds of mines in a single mission.

submarine minelaying requires precise navigation to avoid detection by enemy sonar.

historical records show extensive minelaying activity in the north sea during both world wars.

the treaty explicitly forbids minelaying in international waters without prior notification.

effective minelaying strategies focus on blocking enemy shipping lanes and choke points.

remote minelaying systems allow forces to deploy payloads from a safe distance.

the captain ordered immediate minelaying to secure the perimeter of the harbor.

strategic minelaying can significantly disrupt an adversary's logistical supply chains.

coastal defense relies heavily on minelaying to deter amphibious invasion forces.

aircraft equipped for minelaying can rapidly seed a large area with naval mines.

after the conflict ended, the government funded a massive program to reverse the minelaying efforts.

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