Minelaying (Noun)
Meaning
Laying explosive mines in concealed places to destroy enemy personnel and equipment.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The enemy's minelaying efforts had rendered the entire beach impassable to our troops.
- Minelaying operations were conducted under the cover of darkness to avoid detection by the enemy.
- The ship's primary mission was minelaying in the enemy's harbor to disrupt their naval operations.
- The unit's expertise in minelaying made them a valuable asset to the military campaign.
- Minelaying was a key component of the defense strategy, designed to funnel enemy troops into kill zones.