area-denial

adj

Definitions

  1. Intended to prevent an adversary from occupying or traversing a certain area of land.

    • An area-denial mine might not kill a soldier, but will severely restrict, slow down, or endanger a tank. Many area-denial weapons continue to pose risks to civilians, years after they were first set up.

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