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landmine

land·mine [ lánd mn ] (plural land·mines)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. buried explosive device: an explosive mine that is laid just under the surface of the ground and detonates if disturbed by pressure or the proximity of something such as metal

2. trap: a trap that is difficult to see ( informal )
That process seems simple, but it's loaded with landmines.

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