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Mines (explosive weapons)

Scope note

Encased explosives detonated by contact, the passage of time, magnetic force, sound waves, or other means, designed to destroy or damage land vehicles, watercraft, or aircraft, or to wound or kill personnel.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000204039

Broader Terms used

<explosive weapons>

Narrower Terms used

underwater mines
land mines

Equivalent Terms used

mine (explosive weapon)

Created

12yrs ago

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