Minefield

/mˈa‍ɪnfiːld/

/ˈmaɪnˌfiɫd/

Minefield

a region in which explosives mines have been placed

a situation involving problems, dangers, or difficulties that are hidden

Examples

1. The old minefield was marked as an unsafe area due to the risk of unexploded devices.

2. Very carefully and thoroughly laid minefields.

3. It had minefields, an underwater battery, and even a hidden torpedo battery.

4. The minefields are being cleared.