Land-mine
noun, Military.
1.
an explosive charge concealed just under the surface of the ground or of a roadway, designed to be detonated by pressure, proximity of a vehicle or person, etc.
2.
(def 2).
noun
1.
(military) an explosive charge placed in the ground, usually detonated by stepping or driving on it
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