ALL meanings of magnetic mine
mag·net·ic mine
M m - noun magnetic mine an underwater mine set off by any disturbance of its magnetic field, as by the metal hull of a ship. 1
- noun magnetic mine a mine designed to activate when a magnetic field such as that generated by the metal of a ship's hull is detected 0
- noun magnetic mine a naval mine designed to explode when the metal hull of a ship passing near it deflects a magnetic needle, closing an electric circuit and thus detonating the charge 0
- noun magnetic mine (military) A mine which responds to the magnetic field of a target. 0