landmine

or land mine

[ land-mahyn ]

noun

, Military.

1. an explosive charge concealed just under the surface of the ground or of a roadway, designed to be detonated by pressure, proximity of a vehicle or person, etc.
2. aerial mine ( def 2 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of landmine¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

It was blown apart by a 1,000lb landmine device detonated by remote control.

From BBC

The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that McClelland was likely referring to the Vereb sexual harassment claim, but she could also have been thinking of another landmine from Shapiro's past.

From Salon

Landmine canisters and spent bullets litter the ground.

From BBC

Beyond environmental concerns, the project has become a political landmine throughout the Central Valley’s farming communities, where it is seen as yet another attempt by Southern California to steal their water.

From Seattle Times

Also Friday, the Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for a double landmine blast that killed one person and injured 18 in coal-rich Duki, also in Baluchistan.

From Seattle Times