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Countermines

Scope note

Designates horizontal tunnels constructed in order to listen for and intercept and destroy attackers' undermining efforts.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000178814

Broader Terms used

outworks

Equivalent Terms used

countermine

Created

13yrs ago

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