NAVALMINE

Naval mine

A naval mine is a self-contained explosive device placed in water to destroy surface ships or submarines. Unlike depth charges, mines are deposited and left to wait until they are triggered by the approach of, or contact with, an enemy vessel. Naval mines can be used offensively—to hamper enemy shipping movements or lock vessels into a harbour; or defensively—to protect friendly vessels and create "safe" zones.

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naval mine

Noun

  1. An explosive device placed in the water and intended to destroy or deter vessels. (See mine.)
    The ship hit a naval mine and sank with all hands.


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