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countermine

coun·ter·mine [ kówntər mn ]


verb  (past and past participle coun·ter·mined, present participle coun·ter·min·ing, 3rd person present singular coun·ter·mines)
Definition:
 
1. transitive and intransitive verb explode enemy's mines in area: to place explosive mines in an area in order to explode mines placed there by an enemy

2. transitive and intransitive verb dig tunnels against enemy's tunnels: to dig underground tunnels in order to intercept or destroy tunnels dug by an enemy

3. transitive verb secretly foil plot: to take secret action against somebody's plans



noun  (plural coun·ter·mines)
Definition:
 
1. tunnel dug against enemy's tunnels: a tunnel dug to intercept or destroy tunnels dug by an enemy

2. secret action to foil plot: a secret action designed to undermine or destroy a plot or scheme

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