minesweeper
1 antonym for minesweeper — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — A vehicle, device, or person tasked with clearing explosive mines, often a ship built for that purpose.
Antonyms
minelayer
How to use minesweeper
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
naval minesweeper
play minesweeper
clear a minefield with a minesweeper
minesweeper grid
The military sense is neutral and technical, while the game sense is everyday and casual.
Etymology
The word simply joins mine and sweeper, describing something built to sweep mines out of an area.
Full origin of minesweeper →Frequently asked questions
What does minesweeper mean?
It can mean a ship, vehicle or device used to find and clear explosive mines, or a computer game based on locating hidden mines on a grid.
Is minesweeper always a ship?
Not necessarily; the word covers any vehicle, device or person used for removing mines, though it is often used specifically for ships.
Why is a computer game called Minesweeper?
The game borrows the name because players must identify and avoid hidden mines on a grid, similar to the real task a minesweeper performs.
