Camouflet
Pronunciation: /ˈkæmˈuˈɛfˈɫɛt/
Camouflet (noun)
- A small underground explosion meant to damage an enemy’s position without a visible surface blast.
- A sudden, hidden failure or blow that harms someone’s plans without being noticed at first.
Examples
- The report described hidden blast damage under the ground.
- Engineers studied the hidden blast damage after the test.