bounding mine
English
Noun
bounding mine (plural bounding mines)
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The operation of a bounding mine.
- (military) A land mine which, when activated, uses a small propellant charge to toss the main body of the mine up to approximately waist height before exploding, in order to more efficiently injure its target.
Synonyms
- bouncing Betty