area-denial
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
See also: area denial
English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Adjective[edit]
area-denial (not comparable)
- (military, of devices, typically weapons) 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.
Synonyms[edit]
- AD (initialism)
Translations[edit]
intended to prevent an adversary from occupying or traversing a certain area of land