mine (n.)

  1. excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted

  2. explosive device that explodes on contact; designed to destroy vehicles or ships or to kill or maim personnel

    mine (v.)

  1. get from the earth by excavation; mine ores and metals'

  2. lay mines; The Vietnamese mined Cambodia'

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