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Mine
01
a deep hole or large tunnel in the ground where workers dig for salt, gold, coal, etc.
Example
The diamond mine in Africa was known for its rare gemstones.
The abandoned mine was converted into a tourist attraction.
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
Example
The documentary highlighted the lasting impact of mines on civilian populations.
The area was declared safe after all the mines were successfully removed.
to mine
01
to extract resources from the earth by digging
Transitive: to mine resources
Example
Coal miners use equipment to mine coal from underground deposits.
Gold prospectors pan for gold in rivers to mine valuable particles.
02
to place explosive mines in a location, usually as a military tactic or for defensive purposes
Transitive: to mine a place
Example
The soldiers were ordered to mine the perimeter of the base to prevent enemy infiltration.
The navy ships mined the harbor to protect against enemy ships entering the area.
mine
01
used for referring to something that belongs to or is related to the person who is speaking
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