Landmine Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɫændˌmaɪn

LAND-myn

UK

lˈændmaɪn

LAND-myn

Definition

A landmine is an explosive device placed on or under the ground, designed to explode when someone steps on it or a vehicle passes over it.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used in military and conflict contexts. Can also be used metaphorically in English for hidden dangers or sensitive topics ('a political landmine'). Rare in casual conversation, literal meaning is always serious.

• Spanish: mina terrestre
• Portuguese (BR): mina terrestre
• Portuguese (PT): mina terrestre
• Chinese (Simplified): 地雷
• Chinese (Traditional): 地雷
• Hindi: स्थलीय बारूदी सुरंग
• Arabic: لغم أرضي
• Bengali: স্থলমাইন
• Russian: мина (противопехотная) - наземная мина
• Japanese: 地雷
• Vietnamese: mìn đất
• Korean: 지뢰
• Turkish: kara mayını
• Urdu: بارودی سرنگ
• Indonesian: ranjau darat

Example Sentences

The soldier carefully checked the area for landmines.

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A landmine can injure people who step on it.

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Many landmines remain after wars are over.

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That topic is a political landmine; let's not mention it at dinner.

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Demining teams work for years to remove landmines from fields.

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Stepping on a landmine can change your life in an instant.

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