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minelayer

American  
[mahyn-ley-er] / ˈmaɪnˌleɪ ər /

noun

  1. a naval ship equipped for placing mines in the water.

minelayer British  
/ ˈmaɪnˌleɪə /

noun

  1. a warship or aircraft designed for the carrying and laying of mines

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Etymology

Origin of minelayer

First recorded in 1905–10; mine 2 + lay 1 + -er 1

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