English

Alternative forms

• area denial

Adjective

area-denial ‎(not comparable)

1. (military) Referring to 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. Most area-denial weapons can also pose long-lasting risks to anyone also entering the area, specifically to civilians, even years after they were first set up.‎

Synonyms

• AD (initialism)

See also

• anti-personnel
• anti-cavalry
• anti-infantry
• trap
• trip-wire
• land mine
• non-lethal weapon