English Explanatory Dictionary

bounding mine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A land mine which, when activated, uses a small propellant charge to toss the main body of the mine up to approximately waist height before exploding, in order to more efficiently injure its target.

Word forms

bounding mine bounding mines

Related words

bouncing Betty
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