magnetic mine

English

Noun

magnetic mine (plural magnetic mines)

  1. (military) A mine, often a naval mine, which responds to the magnetic field of a target.
    Hypernym: mine
    Coordinate term: limpet mine

References

  • JP 1-02 Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
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