magnetic mine

noun

A mine, often a naval mine, which responds to the magnetic field of a target.

Meanings

nounmagnetic mine (plural magnetic mines)

plural magnetic mines

  1. governmentA mine, often a naval mine, which responds to the magnetic field of a target.
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