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sweeping [′swēp·iŋ]

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The process of towing a line or object below the surface in order to determine whether an area is free from isolated submerged hazards to vessels and to determine the position of any such hazards that exist, or to determine the least depth of an area.

The process of clearing an area or channel of mines or other hazards to navigation.

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