Merriam-Webster Logo
SINCE 1828
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

mine detector

noun

Definition of mine detector 

: a device for locating buried or concealed mines usually by indicating the presence of metal or by giving a signal when it is passed over something different from the ground in the vicinity

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

  • More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
  • Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
  • Advanced search features
  • Ad free!

Learn More about mine detector

Share mine detector

Resources for mine detector

Cite Time Traveler Time Traveler! Explore the year a word first appeared

Dictionary Entries near mine detector

mind you

mine

minecraft

mine detector

minefield

minehead

mine inspector

Statistics for mine detector

Look-up Popularity

Comments on mine detector

What made you want to look up mine detector? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Show Comments  Hide Comments 

WORD OF THE DAY

brouhaha

a state of commotion or excitement

Get Word of the Day daily email!

Test Your Vocabulary

Words from Greek and Roman Mythology Quiz

  • the-triumph-of-venus-by-alessandro-magnasco
  • Boreal comes from the name of the ancient Greek god of which wind?
Name That Thing

Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!

TAKE THE QUIZ
Dictionary Devil

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games