Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun minelaying

1 sense of minelaying

Sense 1
mining, minelaying -- (laying explosive mines in concealed places to destroy enemy personnel and equipment)
       => defense, defence, defensive measure -- ((military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies; "they died in the defense of Stalingrad"; "they were developed for the defense program")