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countermine

Countermine (noun) means a mine used by defenders to intercept an enemy mine or tunnel.

noun
1
A mine used by defenders to intercept an enemy mine or tunnel.
2
An underground gallery excavated to intercept and destroy the mining of an enemy.
3
A stratagem or plot by which another stratagem or project is defeated.
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Etymology

From counter- + mine.

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What is the meaning of countermine?

"countermine" (noun) means a mine used by defenders to intercept an enemy mine or tunnel.

What are the different meanings of countermine?

"countermine" has 3 main meanings: 1. A mine used by defenders to intercept an enemy mine or tunnel; 2. An underground gallery excavated to intercept and destroy the mining of an enemy; 3. A stratagem or plot by which another stratagem or project is defeated.

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