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land mine

1. An explosive mine laid usually just below the surface of the ground.

2. Informal A concealed yet incipient crisis.

land mine

(Military / Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) Military an explosive charge placed in the ground, usually detonated by stepping or driving on it

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

booby trap, ground-emplaced mine

bouncing betty - an antipersonnel land mine

claymore mine, claymore - an antipersonnel land mine whose blast is aimed at the oncoming enemy

mine - explosive device that explodes on contact; designed to destroy vehicles or ships or to kill or maim personnel

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land mine (redirected from Proximity mine)

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