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acoustic mine

American

noun

a naval mine designed to be exploded by the vibration of the propeller of a passing ship or by the sound of water along the hull.

Etymology

Origin of acoustic mine

First recorded in 1940–45

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acoustic mine

“We got hit by an acoustic mine, which was set off by the ship’s vibrations in the channel,” Cribbs said.

From Washington Times ● Nov. 2, 2014

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