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Mine
01
a deep hole or large tunnel in the ground where workers dig for salt, gold, coal, etc.
Examples
The diamond mine in Africa was known for its rare gemstones.
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
Examples
The documentary highlighted the lasting impact of mines on civilian populations.
to mine
01
to extract resources from the earth by digging
Transitive: to mine resources
Examples
Coal miners use equipment to mine coal from underground deposits.
02
to place explosive mines in a location, usually as a military tactic or for defensive purposes
Transitive: to mine a place
Examples
The soldiers were ordered to mine the perimeter of the base to prevent enemy infiltration.
mine
01
used to indicate that something belongs to or is associated with the speaker
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