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.

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