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minehunter

British  
/ ˈmaɪnˌhʌntə /

noun

  1. a naval vessel that searches for mines by electronic means

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has said a minehunter currently in the Mediterranean will take part in mine-clearing operations once it becomes clear that fighting has ended.

From Barron's Jun. 16, 2026

Two minehunter vessels are also nearby and ready to deploy, Defence Minister Catherine Vautrin said on Tuesday.

From Barron's Jun. 16, 2026

Royal Navy patrol boats HMS Trumpeter and HMS Dasher followed behind, along with sea cadet training vessel TS Royalist and minehunter HMS Cattistock.

From BBC Jun. 4, 2024

The Royal Navy will transfer two of its minehunter ships to Ukraine in a bid to strengthen the country's sea abilities, the Ministry of Defence has said.

From BBC Dec. 10, 2023

Bronington, a sturdy 360-ton minehunter that spends most of its time plowing the North Sea in search of World War II mines.

From Time Magazine Archive

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