land mine (Meaning)
Wordnet
land mine (n)
an explosive mine hidden underground; explodes when stepped on or driven over
Synonyms & Antonyms of land mine
land mine Sentence Examples
- During the war, the enemy buried land mines all over the countryside, making it dangerous to travel.
- The warning signs were clear - "Danger!
- Land Mines!"
- - but the soldier ignored them and stepped on one, triggering a deadly explosion.
- The land mine exploded, sending shrapnel flying in all directions, injuring the soldier and killing his comrades.
- The land mine left a crater in the ground and a trail of destruction in its wake.
- The military sent in a team of experts to clear the land mines from the area, but it was a slow and dangerous process.
- The farmer lost his leg when he accidentally set off a land mine while working in his field.
- The organization works to clear land mines from war-torn countries, making it safe for people to return to their homes.
- The land mine awareness campaign educated people about the dangers of land mines and how to avoid them.
FAQs About the word land mine
an explosive mine hidden underground; explodes when stepped on or driven over
risk, booby trap, snag,hitch, gimmick, trip wire, joker, pitfall, gotcha, web
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During the war, the enemy buried land mines all over the countryside, making it dangerous to travel.
The warning signs were clear - "Danger!
Land Mines!"
- but the soldier ignored them and stepped on one, triggering a deadly explosion.
