noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The detection and safe disposal of mines. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   the activity of detecting and disposing of marine mines wordnet
3. 3
   The act of looking for and drinking half-drunk alcoholic drinks that have been left by other attendees of a bar or nightclub. slang, uncountable, usually

Etymology

From mine + sweeping.

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