1.A warship, aircraft, or land vehicle from which explosive mines are laid.
‘A _minelayer_ and ex-battleship were sunk and three destroyers were wrecked in dry-dock.’
‘Afterwards, she was converted to a _minelayer_ with 80 standard mines; but catching a trim on diving was dodgy while the huge mine-casing slowly flooded.’
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‘A _minelayer_ and ex-battleship were sunk and three destroyers were wrecked in dry-dock.’
