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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:
A mine is a place where deep holes and tunnels are dug under the ground in order to obtain a mineral such as coal, diamonds, or gold. ...coal mines. When a mineral such as coal, diamonds, or gold is mined, it is obtained from the ground by digging deep holes and tunnels.
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.
n. 1. a. A hole or tunnel dug into the earth from which ore or minerals are extracted. b. A surface excavation where the topmost or exposed layer of earth is removed for extracting its ore or minerals. c. The site of such a hole, tunnel, or excavation, including its surface buildings and equipment. 2.
Definition of mine noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.