English dictionary
mine
/m/aI/n/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
Source: WordNet 3.0
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explosive device that explodes on contact; designed to destroy vehicles or ships or to kill or maim personnel
Source: WordNet 3.0
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See <u>Mien</u>.
Source: webster1913
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A subterranean cavity or passage
Source: webster1913
pronoun
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Belonging to me; my. Used as a pronominal to me; my. Used as a pronominal adjective in the predicate; as, "Vengeance is <i>mine</i>; I will repay." <i>Rom. xii. 19</i>. Also, in the old style, used attributively, instead of <i>my</i>, before a noun beginning with a vowel.
Source: webster1913
verb
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get from the earth by excavation
ExamplesMine ores and metals.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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lay mines
ExamplesThe Vietnamese mined Cambodia.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To dig a mine or pit in the earth; to get ore, metals, coal, or precious stones, out of the earth; to dig in the earth for minerals; to dig a passage or cavity under anything in order to overthrow it by explosives or otherwise.
Source: webster1913
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To dig away, or otherwise remove, the substratum or foundation of; to lay a mine under; to sap; to undermine; hence, to ruin or destroy by slow degrees or secret means.
Source: webster1913