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English
Etymology
mine + sweeping
Noun
minesweeping (usually uncountable, plural minesweepings)
- (nautical) The detection and safe disposal of mines.
- (slang) The act of looking for and drinking half-drunk alcoholic drinks that have been left by other attendees of a bar or nightclub.
Translations
detection and safe disposal of mines