Meaning of camonflet | Babel Free
Definitions
A small mine, sometimes formed in the wall or side of an enemy's gallery, to blow in the earth and cut off the retreat of the miners.
Examples
“the French were throwing camonflets or stink-pots into the city as a means of annoyance to its defenders.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.