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Mine
01
a deep hole or large tunnel in the ground where workers dig for salt, gold, coal, etc.
02
a piece of military equipment that is put on or just under the ground or in the sea, which explodes when it is touched
to mine
01
to extract resources from the earth by digging
Transitive: to mine resources
02
to place explosive mines in a location, usually as a military tactic or for defensive purposes
Transitive: to mine a place
mine
01
used for referring to something that belongs to or is related to the person who is speaking
mine
n
miner
n
miner
n
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.
The government regulated safety measures in the uranium mine to protect workers from radiation exposure.
The mine uses specialized rail conveyances to transport ores and materials throughout tunnels.
