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landmine

/lændmaɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does landmine mean?

noun

A bomb buried underground that is designed to explode when stepped on or driven over. A person or thing that is a potential source of trouble or danger.

Example

"The soldier carefully navigated the minefield, trying to avoid triggering a landmine."

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