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Meaning of minenwerfer | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
ˈmiːnənˌvɛːfə

Definitions

A type of trench mortar used by German forces especially during the First World War, or the shells fired by such a mortar.

historical

Equivalents

Deutsch Minenwerfer

Examples

“Something landed outside that shook the earth. ‘Four hundred twenty or minnenwerfer,’ Gavuzzi said.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

mineola mineowner minepentate mineplough mineplow Miner

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