What is the meaning of mine?

noun

  • Excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted.
  • Explosive device that explodes on contact; designed to destroy vehicles or ships or to kill or maim personnel.

verb

  • Get from the earth by excavation.
    • usage: "mine ores and metals"
  • Lay mines.
    • usage: "The Vietnamese mined Cambodia"
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