Word: countermine
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coun
ter
mine
Definition: A mine used by defenders to intercept an enemy mine or tunnel.
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: mine
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To damage (a vehicle or ship) with a mine (an explosive device).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: mine
Language: fro
Decoded: mine
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To damage (a vehicle or ship) with a mine (an explosive device).