Minefield (Noun)
Meaning
A region in which explosives mines have been placed.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The deminers moved cautiously through the minefield, their eyes scanning the ground for any sign of deadly traps.
- After the war, it took years to clear the minefield that had been left behind by the opposing forces.
- The travelers were warned not to stray from the designated path, as the area was still a minefield from the previous conflict.
- The military sent a team of experts to disable the minefield that had been laid down along the border.
- Rescue teams were hesitant to enter the minefield to search for survivors, fearful of triggering a deadly explosion.