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- Dictionarymine/mʌɪn/
noun
- 1. an excavation in the earth for extracting coal or other minerals: "a copper mine" Similar
- 2. a type of bomb placed on or just below the surface of the ground or in the water, which detonates on contact with a person, vehicle, or ship: "his jeep ran over a mine and he was killed"
verb
- 1. obtain (coal or other minerals) from a mine: "the company came to the area to mine phosphate" Similar
- 2. lay explosive mines on or just below the surface of (the ground or water): "the area was heavily mined" Similar
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MINE definition: 1. the one(s) belonging to or connected with me: 2. a hole or system of holes in the ground where…. Learn more.
1. a. : a pit or excavation in the earth from which mineral substances are taken. b. : an ore deposit. 2. : a subterranean passage under an enemy position. 3.
noun. an excavation made in the earth for the purpose of extracting ores, coal, precious stones, etc. a place where valuable minerals may be obtained, either by excavation or by washing the soil. a natural deposit of valuable minerals. an abundant source; store:
Mine is the first person singular possessive pronoun. A speaker or writer uses mine to refer to something that belongs or relates to himself or herself.
A mine is a hole in the earth from which workers take valuable things: coal, diamonds, copper. It is also a bomb that explodes when it's touched, often buried in the earth. When you think of mines, think of something beneath the surface or hidden.
1. a. To extract (ore or minerals) from the earth. b. To dig a mine in (the earth) to obtain ore or minerals. 2. a. To tunnel under (the earth or a surface feature). b. To make (a tunnel) by digging. 3. To lay explosive mines in or under. 4. To attack, damage, or destroy by underhand means; subvert.
Mine definition, a form of the possessive case of I used as a predicate adjective: The yellow sweater is mine. See more.
MINE meaning: 1. the things that belong or relate to the person who is speaking or writing: 2. an underground…. Learn more.
Mine Definition. A large excavation made in the earth, from which to extract metallic ores, coal, precious stones, salt, or certain other minerals. A surface excavation where the topmost or exposed layer of earth is removed for extracting its ore or minerals.
Definition of mine verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
