mine detector

noun

1. an electromagnetic device for locating buried or concealed land mines.

mine detector

noun

1. an instrument designed to detect explosive mines

Derived Forms

• mine detection, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of mine detector¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

But as if being a mine detector isn't dangerous enough, the poor animals can overheat in hot climates.

From The Daily Beast

This company uses this mine detector to test all logs for metal content.

From Project Gutenberg