noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The laying of mines (explosive devices). uncountable
2. 2
   laying explosive mines in concealed places to destroy enemy personnel and equipment wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

miningmining

Etymology

From mine + laying.

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