Countermined

/ˌkaʊntərˈmaɪnd/ adjective

Definition

Protected against or intercepted by countermine operations; fortified with defensive mining tunnels.

Etymology

From countermine + -ed (past participle/adjective suffix). Describes something that has undergone countermining.

Kelly Says

A 'countermined fortress' was one where defenders had dug networks of listening tunnels—if enemies tried to tunnel in, the defenders would break through and fight underground.

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