zeemijn

Definitions of zeemijn
  1. noun
    explosive device that explodes on contact; designed to destroy vehicles or ships or to kill or maim personnel
    synonyms: mijn
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    booby-trap, boobytrap, landmijn, trucbom
    an explosive mine hidden underground; explodes when stepped on or driven over
  2. noun
    excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
    synonyms: mijn
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    kolenmijn, koolmijn, steenkolenmijn
    a mine where coal is dug from the ground
    kopermijn
    a mine where copper is dug from the ground
    goudmijn, goudmijntje, melkkoe
    a mine where gold ore is found
    zilvermijn
    a mine where silver ore is dug
    type of:
    uitholling
    a hole in the ground made by excavating
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