minesweeping

English

Etymology

From mine +‎ sweeping.

Noun

minesweeping (usually uncountable, plural minesweepings)

1. (nautical) The detection and safe disposal of mines.
2. (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