COUNTERMINING

Verb

countermining

present participle of countermine

Source: Wiktionary


COUNTERMINE

Coun"ter*mine` (koun"tr-mn`), n. Etym: [Counter- + mine underground gallery: cf. F. contermine.]

1. (Mil.)

Definition: An underground gallery excavated to intercept and destroy the mining of an enemy.

2. A stratagem or plot by which another sratagem or project is defeated. Thinking himself contemned, knowing no countermine against contempt but terror. Sir P. Sidney.

Coun`ter*mine" (koun`tr-mn"), v. t. Etym: [Cf. F. contreminer.] [imp. & p. p. Countermined; p. pr. & vb. n. Countermining.]

1. (Mil.)

Definition: To oppose by means or a countermine; to intercept with a countermine.

2. To frustrate or counteract by secret measures.

Coun`ter*mine", v. i.

Definition: To make a countermine or counterplot; to plot secretly. 'Tis hard for man to countermine with God. Chapman.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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