claymore mines

Definition of claymore minesnext
plural of claymore mine

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Noun
  • Oseguera oversaw a military-like buildup of his cartel, which pioneered the use of armored vehicles, land mines, drones and other military hardware.
    Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Because there are traps, and there are tricks, and there are land mines.
    Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The findings support broader efforts to secure critical materials without new mines.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Feb. 2026
  • The Jalisco cartel has been one of the most aggressive cartels in its attacks on the military — including on helicopters — and is a pioneer in launching explosives from drones and installing mines.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Claymore mines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/claymore%20mines. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.

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