Phrase guide

limpet mine

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A naval mine attached to its target by magnets.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Broader terms: naval mine, mine, munition, weapon

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: mina dywersyjna — mine attached by magnets
  • Russian: магни́тная ми́на (magnítnaja mína) — mine attached by magnets