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noun

minefield n.

(Mil.) A region in which explosive mines (4) have been placed, especially a region on land.

Hence: (Fig.) A situation in which a simple mistake can have disastrous consequences; a touchy or dangerous situation requiring great caution; as, the candidate threaded his way skillfully through a minefield of loaded questions from the audience.

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Words linked to "Minefield" : parcel of land, parcel, military machine, tract, armed services, military, piece of ground, war machine, piece of land