noun
landmine
noun
1
An explosive device buried just below the ground surface, designed to detonate when stepped on or driven over.
"Decades after the war, landmines still litter parts of the countryside."
"The charity works to clear landmines from former conflict zones."
How to Use Landmine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA hidden bomb buried in the ground that explodes when triggered by pressure.
Common pairings
step on a landmine
clear landmines
landmine field
Word Forms
landmined past tense, landmines singular
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