minefield

English

noun
Definitions
  • An area in which land mines have been laid.
  • (by extension) A dangerous situation.
  • (cricket) A pitch that has dried out and crumbled and on which the ball is bouncing and spinning unpredictably.

Etymology

Compound from English mine + English field (open field).

Origin

English

field

Gloss

open field

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