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   mine

   /mʌɪn/

   noun

   • 1. an excavation in the earth for extracting coal or other minerals: "a copper mine" Similar pitcollieryexcavationquarryworkingsdiggingslodeveinseamdepositshaftmineshaftcoalfieldgoldfieldopencast mineopen-pit minestrip mine
   • ▪ an abundant source of something, especially information: "the text is a mine of information for biographers and historians" Similar rich sourcerepositorystorestorehousereservoirgold mineminttreasure housetreasuryreservefundwealthveinstocksupplyhoardaccumulationwellspring
   • 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"
   • ▪ a subterranean passage under the wall of a besieged fortress, especially one in which explosives were placed to blow up fortifications. historical Similar tunnelhistorical:sap

   verb

   • 1. obtain (coal or other minerals) from a mine: "the company came to the area to mine phosphate" Similar quarryexcavatedig (up)extractunearthremovedrawscoop outstrip-mine
   • ▪ dig in (the earth) for coal or other minerals: "the hills were mined for copper oxide"
   • ▪ dig or burrow in (the earth): "the earth beneath had been tortuously mined by pestilential rabbits"
   • ▪ exploit (a source of information or skill): "how do they manage to mine such a rich vein of talent?" Similar searchransackdelve intorake throughscourscanreadlook throughsurvey
   • ▪ analyse (a database) to generate new information.
   • ▪ obtain units of (a cryptocurrency) by running a computer process to solve specific mathematical problems: "if you're mining bitcoin you need to do it faster than anyone else"
   • 2. lay explosive mines on or just below the surface of (the ground or water): "the area was heavily mined" Similar defend with minesprotect with mineslay with minessow with mines
   • ▪ destroy by means of an explosive mine: "HMS Ocean was mined in the Dardanelles in 1915"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French mine (noun), miner (verb), perhaps of Celtic origin; compare with Welsh mwyn ‘ore’, earlier ‘mine’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. mineable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 6

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   What do you mean by mine?

   • 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. ...the finest gems, mined from all corners of the world. [VERB-ed]

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   What is a mine & how does it work?

   • 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. People mine for gold by sifting through water and rocks. West Virginia is famous for its coal mines.

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   What does the word'mine' mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! MINE meaning: 1. the things that belong or relate to the person who is speaking or writing: 2. an underground…. Learn more.

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   What is a mine in physics?

   • A mine is a bomb which is hidden in the ground or in water and which explodes when people or things touch it. If an area of land or water is mined, mines are placed there which will explode when people or things touch them. 5. 6.

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   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. : 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.

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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.

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   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:

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   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.

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   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.

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   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.

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   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.