Meaning of the word mines in English
What does mines mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
mines
US /maɪnz/
UK /maɪnz/
Pronoun
the one(s) belonging to me
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That book is mine.
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These are mine, not yours.
Noun
1.
an excavation in the earth for extracting coal or other minerals
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The coal mine was very deep.
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They discovered a new gold mine.
2.
an explosive device concealed underground or underwater
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The ship hit a sea mine.
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Soldiers had to clear the area of land mines.
Verb
1.
to extract coal or other minerals from a mine
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They used to mine for diamonds in this region.
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The company plans to mine for copper in the mountains.
2.
to lay explosive mines
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The enemy tried to mine the harbor entrance.
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They were ordered to mine the bridge before retreating.