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ground-emplaced mine

DEFINITIONS OF: ground-emplaced mine

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n an explosive mine hidden underground; explodes when stepped on or driven over

Synonyms:
booby trap, land mine
Types:
bouncing betty
an antipersonnel land mine
claymore, claymore mine
an antipersonnel land mine whose blast is aimed at the oncoming enemy
Type of:
mine
explosive device that explodes on contact; designed to destroy vehicles or ships or to kill or maim personnel
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