countermine
countermine · countermines
A mine used by defenders to intercept an enemy mine or tunnelA mine used by defenders to intercept an enemy mine or tunnel.
Meaning
3 sensesA mine used by defenders to intercept an enemy mine or tunnel.
(military) a tunnel dug to defeat similar activities by the enemy
An underground gallery excavated to intercept and destroy the mining of an enemy.
A stratagem or plot by which another stratagem or project is defeated.
Origin
From counter- + mine.From counter- + mine.
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Forms
plural: countermines| Singular | countermine |
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See also
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