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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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Jun 4, 2013 · noun. 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.
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 device containing a charge of explosive, typically buried under a shallow layer of dirt for the purpose of blowing up enemy personnel or vehicles that strike it or pass close by it; landmine.
Jul 1, 2015 · 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.
a person, book, etc. that can give you a lot of information on a particular subject. This book is a mine of information on the Romans. The internet can be a mine of information. The questionnaire results proved to be a rich mine of empirical data.
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.
mine verb (DIG) to dig out of the ground minerals such as coal, metals, and valuable stones: Tin was mined in this area for hundreds of years. He made his fortune mining for gold and diamonds.
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.
Definition of mine verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and 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.
