(uncountable, computing, video games) A logic-based computer game in which the player has to discover the position of mines in a rectangular grid, based on numerical hints.
A vehicle, device or person with the purpose of removing explosive mines (landmines or water mines).
minesweepers
minesweepers
noun
plural of minesweeper
minesweeping
minesweeping
noun
(nautical) The detection and safe disposal of mines.
(slang) The act of looking for and drinking half-drunk alcoholic drinks that have been left by other attendees of a bar or nightclub.
newspaperdom
newspaperdom
noun
The realm or sphere of newspaper publishing or journalism.
newspaperman
newspaperman
noun
A man who works in the production of the text of a newspaper; a reporter, editor, etc.
newspapermen
newspapermen
noun
plural of newspaperman
newspaperwoman
newspaperwoman
noun
A woman who works in the production of the text of a newspaper; a reporter, editor, etc.
newspaperwomen
newspaperwomen
noun
plural of newspaperwoman
nymphwise
olympianwise
penwomanship
penwomanship
noun
A woman's skill in handwriting.
plainswomen
plainswomen
noun
plural of plainswoman
postwomen
postwomen
noun
plural of postwoman
presswoman
presswoman
noun
A female pressman.
presswomen
presswomen
noun
plural of presswoman
shopwomen
shopwomen
noun
plural of shopwoman
spacewoman
spacewoman
noun
A female astronaut.
spacewomen
spacewomen
noun
plural of spacewoman
spaewoman
spaewoman
noun
A female prophet or diviner.
spindleworm
spindleworm
noun
(rare) The larva of a noctuid moth (Achatodes zeae) which feeds inside the stalks of maize, sometimes causing much damage. It is smooth, with a black head and tail and a row of black dots across each segment.
spokeswoman
spokeswoman
noun
A woman who speaks as the voice of a group of people.
spokeswomanship
spokeswomanship
noun
The position of being a spokeswoman.
spokeswomen
spokeswomen
noun
plural of spokeswoman
sportswomen
sportswomen
noun
plural of sportswoman
superacknowledgment
superwoman
superwoman
noun
(informal) A woman who looks after a home and children as well as being employed in a full-time job.
A woman with superhuman powers.
superwomen
superwomen
noun
plural of superwoman
swamphen
swamphen
noun
Any of several species of bird in the genus Porphyrio of the family Rallidae.
swampine
swampiness
swampiness
noun
The quality of being swampy.
swampinesses
swampishness
swampishness
noun
The quality of being swampish.
underswamp
watermanship
watermanship
noun
Skill in propelling oneself through the water, whether by swimming or boating.