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floating mine

/ˈfləʊtɪŋ maɪn/

Tradução: Mina naval que não está fixada ao fundo do mar e flutua livremente na superfície da água ou próximo a ela, representando perigo para navios e submarinos.

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/ˈfləʊtɪŋ maɪn/C1formaltechnical
  • ptMina naval que não está fixada ao fundo do mar e flutua livremente na superfície da água ou próximo a ela, representando perigo para navios e submarinos.

A naval mine that is not anchored to the seabed and drifts freely on or near the surface of the water, posing a hazard to ships and submarines.

  1. Naval explosive deviceC1formal

    A type of explosive weapon that is placed in water and designed to detonate when a ship or submarine comes into contact with it.

    ptMina flutuante

    • The navy cleared the harbor of floating mines after the conflict.
    • A floating mine drifted dangerously close to the civilian vessel.
    • The ship's crew spotted a floating mine and alerted the authorities.