destroyer minesweeper

Noun

A former destroyer (ship) that has been converted into a minesweeper.

Japanese Meaning

元駆逐艦から改造され、掃海艦に転用された艦艇

The navy pressed the old destroyer minesweeper into service to patrol the harbor until dedicated minesweeping ships could arrive.

海軍は、元駆逐艦を掃海艇に改造した艦を港の巡回に当て、専用の掃海艇が到着するまで任務に就かせた。

Sense（1）

A former destroyer (ship) that has been converted into a minesweeper.

destroyer minesweepers

（ plural ）