What does floating mine mean?
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float·ing mine
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Princeton's WordNet
floating mine, marine minenoun
an explosive mine designed to destroy ships that bump into it
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floating mine
A floating mine is a type of naval weapon, which is designed to float on or below the surface of water, often moored to the seabed with a chain anchor. It is a self-contained explosive device placed in water to damage or destroy any ships passing by. The detonation could be triggered by contact with a ship, or by receiving pre-set acoustic, magnetic, or pressure signals.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
floating mine
In naval mine warfare, a mine visible on the surface. See also free mine; mine; watching mine.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of floating mine in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of floating mine in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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