Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Croatian term or phrase:
potezna mina
English translation:
tripwire activated
Added to glossary by
Fiona Koscak
Oct 17, 2003 04:35
20 yrs ago
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Croatian term
Canada
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, English
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potezna mina
Croatian to English
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Military / Defense
military
....naisao sam na nekoliko poteznih mina ...
Proposed translations
(English)
| 5 +1 | Blast mine |
Chicago-Bosnian
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Proposed translations
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39 mins
Chicago-Bosnian
United States
United States
United States
14 years of experience
Native in: Bosnian
Works in: English to Bosnian, Bosnian to English
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Blast mine
I am not sure ok? There is need for more explanation, but according to typology of mines, I think the one you are reffering to is BLAST MINE.
TYPES OF MINES:
Landmines can be divided into two groups: Anti-personnel (AP) and Anti-tank (AT)
Most AP mines are designed to injure, not to kill. AP mines are divided into 4 groups.
BLAST MINES
Most blast mines are pressure activated but some can also be tripwire activated. This type of mine relies on the blast caused by high explosive to severely wound the foot and leg of the person who stands on it. They normally require a bearing pressure of 3-5kg. Most of them will be surface-laid.
FRAGMENTATION MINES
Most fragmentation mines are tripwire activated. They are placed above ground, normally resting on a stake and made of cast iron. When activated they send fragments of iron in all directions.
BOUNDING FRAGMENTATION MINES
They can be pressure or tripwire activated. They will be buried with only a small part of the fuse showing. When activated, the mine will propel itself approximately 3-1/2 feet out of the ground and then detonate, sending steel fragments in all directions.
DIRECTIONAL FRAGMENTATION
They can be tripwire or command activated. They are placed above ground and aimed in a particular direction. When activated, they send hundreds of steel ball bearings in a roughly 60 degree swath. Most commonly used in ambush, booby trap (mechanical ambush) or in perimeter defense.
I hope it helps.
Helpful link:
http://www.africaland.it/mine-manual.htm
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Note added at 2003-10-17 05:20:04 (GMT) Post-grading
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I just read your note. YOU KNOW IT COULD BE ANY OF THESE \"FRAGMANTATION MINES\" BECAUSE YOU MENTIONED \"STRING ATTACHED\"/\'WIRE\' BUT BLAST MINE ALSO WORK ON WIRE AS WELL. ALL OF THEM ARE ACTIVATED ON TRIP WIRE PLUS OTHER....
SO IF YOU HAVE A LITTLE MORE INFO MAYBE WE CAN DETERMINE EXACTLY WHICH ONE IS THE ONE IN QUESTION.
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Note added at 2003-10-17 05:26:06 (GMT) Post-grading
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I think you made a good choice. \"TRIPWIRE ACTIVATED MINE\" includes basically all of them so you can\'t go wrong in this case.
You are welcome and thank you too!
TYPES OF MINES:
Landmines can be divided into two groups: Anti-personnel (AP) and Anti-tank (AT)
Most AP mines are designed to injure, not to kill. AP mines are divided into 4 groups.
BLAST MINES
Most blast mines are pressure activated but some can also be tripwire activated. This type of mine relies on the blast caused by high explosive to severely wound the foot and leg of the person who stands on it. They normally require a bearing pressure of 3-5kg. Most of them will be surface-laid.
FRAGMENTATION MINES
Most fragmentation mines are tripwire activated. They are placed above ground, normally resting on a stake and made of cast iron. When activated they send fragments of iron in all directions.
BOUNDING FRAGMENTATION MINES
They can be pressure or tripwire activated. They will be buried with only a small part of the fuse showing. When activated, the mine will propel itself approximately 3-1/2 feet out of the ground and then detonate, sending steel fragments in all directions.
DIRECTIONAL FRAGMENTATION
They can be tripwire or command activated. They are placed above ground and aimed in a particular direction. When activated, they send hundreds of steel ball bearings in a roughly 60 degree swath. Most commonly used in ambush, booby trap (mechanical ambush) or in perimeter defense.
I hope it helps.
Helpful link:
http://www.africaland.it/mine-manual.htm
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Note added at 2003-10-17 05:20:04 (GMT) Post-grading
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I just read your note. YOU KNOW IT COULD BE ANY OF THESE \"FRAGMANTATION MINES\" BECAUSE YOU MENTIONED \"STRING ATTACHED\"/\'WIRE\' BUT BLAST MINE ALSO WORK ON WIRE AS WELL. ALL OF THEM ARE ACTIVATED ON TRIP WIRE PLUS OTHER....
SO IF YOU HAVE A LITTLE MORE INFO MAYBE WE CAN DETERMINE EXACTLY WHICH ONE IS THE ONE IN QUESTION.
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Note added at 2003-10-17 05:26:06 (GMT) Post-grading
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I think you made a good choice. \"TRIPWIRE ACTIVATED MINE\" includes basically all of them so you can\'t go wrong in this case.
You are welcome and thank you too!
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thank you so much for such detailed answer. I think potezna mina is a tripwire activated mine. I am so glad I am not the only one working at this hour. :-)"
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