| land mine n. 1. An explosive mine laid usually just below the surface of the ground. 2. Informal A concealed yet incipient crisis. |
land mine
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(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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| Noun | 1. |  land mine - an explosive mine hidden underground; explodes when stepped on or driven overbouncing 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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