Phrase guide

mine flail

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

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noun

Meaning 1

A device mounted in front of an armoured vehicle to clear its track of explosive threats otherwise activated when passing by means of striking them with a chain.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Broader terms: mine-clearing system

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Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 遙控地雷連枷 /遥控地雷连枷 — chain-striking mine-clearer
  • Finnish: varstaraivain — chain-striking mine-clearer
  • German: Minenflegel — chain-striking mine-clearer
  • Swedish: minröjare — chain-striking mine-clearer