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- DictionaryMine/mīn/
noun
- 1. an excavation in the earth for extracting coal or other minerals: "a copper mine"
- 2. a type of bomb placed on or just below the surface of the ground or in the water that detonates when disturbed by 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"
- 2. lay explosive mines on or just below the surface of (the ground or water): "the area was heavily mined"
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. : an encased explosive that is placed in the ground or in water and set to explode when disturbed. 4. : a rich source of supply. mine. 4 of 4. verb.
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: The notes at the end of her book are a mine of information on the period she's writing about. Synonyms: hoard, fund, stock, supply.
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.
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.
An explosive device placed concealed in a location, on land or at sea, where an enemy vehicle or enemy personnel may pass through, having a triggering mechanism which detects people or vehicles, and which will explode and kill or maim personnel or destroy or damage vehicles.
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.
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.
There are 12 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun mine, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
The meaning of MINING is the process or business of working mines. How to use mining in a sentence.
