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magnetic mine

 

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Noun magnetic mine has 1 sense
  1. magnetic mine - (nautical) a marine mine that is detonated by a mechanism that responds to magnetic material (as the steel hull of a ship)
    --1 is a kind of
    floating mine, marine mine

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Magnetic Mine


Description

A magnetic mine refers to an explosive device that is activated by the presence of a magnetic field. It is designed to be attached to metal structures, vehicles, or ships, and detonates when a magnetic object comes into close proximity.


Sample Sentences

1. The military strategically deployed magnetic mines to deter enemy ships from approaching the harbor.

2. The fishermen feared the presence of magnetic mines that could damage their boats if they drifted into restricted waters.

3. The army sappers carefully removed the magnetic mines from the captured tanks to ensure the vehicles were safe for transportation.


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