"unsweepable" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From un- + sweepable. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|un|sweepable}} un- + sweepable Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} unsweepable (not comparable)
  1. (military) Of a mine: incapable of being located by minesweeping. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Military
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