Meaning of countermine in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈkaʊn(t)ərˌmaɪn/

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  1. Verb

    countermine

    Definitions

    1. destroy property or hinder normal operations

    Examples

    • « The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war »

    Derived terms

  2. 2. destroy enemy mines with one's own mines

    Examples

    • « We countermined the banks of the river »

  3. Noun

    countermine

    Definitions

    1. (military) a tunnel dug to defeat similar activities by the enemy

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