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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
(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.
Use area-denial when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Area-denial means (military, of devices, typically weapons) Intended to prevent an adversary from occupying or traversing a certain area of land..
Common synonyms include AD.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
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.
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