Zoeken
01
mijn, winning
a deep hole or large tunnel in the ground where workers dig for salt, gold, coal, etc.
Example
The abandoned mine was converted into a tourist attraction.
The diamond mine in Africa was known for its rare gemstones.
The miners descended into the mine early in the morning to begin their shift.
02
mijn, explosief apparaat
a piece of military equipment that is put on or just under the ground or in the sea, which explodes when it is touched
Example
The mine exploded, causing significant damage to the enemy vehicles.
They used metal detectors to locate any buried mines in the field.
The soldiers carefully navigated the area, aware of the hidden mines.
to mine
01
delven, mijnbouw
to extract resources from the earth by digging
Transitive: to mine resources
Example
In some regions, salt is mined by excavating salt deposits.
02
mijnen
to place explosive mines in a location, usually as a military tactic or for defensive purposes
Transitive: to mine a place
Example
The military mined strategic locations along the border to deter incursions from hostile forces.
During wartime, the coastal areas were mined to protect against amphibious assaults.
The navy ships mined the harbor to protect against enemy ships entering the area.
mine
01
de mijne, het mijne
used for referring to something that belongs to or is related to the person who is speaking
Voorbeeld
The abandoned mine was converted into a tourist attraction.
The diamond mine in Africa was known for its rare gemstones.
The miners descended into the mine early in the morning to begin their shift.
The government regulated safety measures in the uranium mine to protect workers from radiation exposure.
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