ground-emplaced mine

/graʊnd maɪn/
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Definitions of ground-emplaced mine
  1. noun
    an explosive mine hidden underground; explodes when stepped on or driven over
    synonyms: booby trap, land mine
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    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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