Floating Mine (Noun)
Meaning
An explosive mine designed to destroy ships that bump into it.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The naval minefield was filled with floating mines that could easily sink a large cargo ship.
- The enemy had laid a string of floating mines across the harbor entrance to prevent any escape.
- During World War II, floating mines were a major threat to Allied shipping in the North Sea.
- The sailors were warned to steer clear of the area where the floating mines had been spotted.
- A single floating mine could cause catastrophic damage to a ship's hull and sink it quickly.