naval mine

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

An explosive device placed in the water and intended to destroy or deter vessels.

Equivalents

DeutschSeemine

日本語機雷

4 more languages

Românămină marină

Svenskasjömina

Tiếng Việtthuỷ lôi

Examples

“The ship hit a naval mine and sank with all hands.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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See also

naval officer naval science naval stores Navalan navalese navalism

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