countermining


coun·ter·mine

C0687700 (koun′tər-mīn′)v. coun·ter·mined, coun·ter·min·ing, coun·ter·mines v.tr.1. To frustrate or defeat by secret and opposite measures.2. To make or use a countermine against.v.intr. To make or lay down countermines.n. (koun′tər-mīn′)1. A tunnel dug to intercept and destroy an enemy's mine.2. A plot to frustrate or defeat an attack.

countermining

1. Land mine warfare--Tactics and techniques used to detect, avoid, breach, and/or neutralize enemy mines and the use of available resources to deny the enemy the opportunity to employ mines.
2. Naval mine warfare--The detonation of mines by nearby explosions, either accidental or deliberate.