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mine

/maɪn/

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pronoun

My; belonging to me; that which belongs to me.

Examples :

"My favorite book is mine. "

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noun

An excavation from which ore or solid minerals are taken, especially one consisting of underground tunnels.

Examples :

"The miners worked deep within the mine to extract coal. "

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noun

Any source of wealth or resources.

Examples :

"The new gold mine brought significant wealth to the small town. "

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noun

A passage dug toward or underneath enemy lines, which is then packed with explosives.

Examples :

"The soldiers dug a mine beneath the enemy's fortress. "

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noun

A device intended to explode when stepped upon or touched, or when approached by a ship, vehicle, or person.

Examples :

"The soldiers carefully cleared the field of land mines before allowing the civilians to return. "

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noun

A type of firework that explodes on the ground, shooting sparks upward.

Examples :

"The children watched the spectacular mine firework explode, sending sparks high into the night sky. "

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noun

The cavity made by a caterpillar while feeding inside a leaf.

Examples :

"The caterpillar's mine was visible as a small, hollowed-out area in the leaf. "

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noun

A machine or network of machines used to extract units of a cryptocurrency.

Examples :

"The new cryptocurrency mine is located in a remote part of the country. "

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verb

To remove (ore) from the ground.

Examples :

"The miners are carefully mining the ore from the mountain. "

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verb

To dig into, for ore or metal.

Examples :

"The miners were sent to mine for gold in the remote mountains. "

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verb

To sow mines (the explosive devices) in (an area).

Examples :

"The soldiers mined the field to prevent enemy troop movement. "

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verb

To damage (a vehicle or ship) with a mine (an explosive device).

Examples :

"The enemy soldiers mined the supply truck, causing it to explode. "

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verb

To dig a tunnel or hole; to burrow in the earth.

Examples :

"The construction workers were mining a tunnel for the new subway line. "

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verb

To dig away, or otherwise remove, the substratum or foundation of; to lay a mine under; to sap; to undermine.

Examples :

"The workers were mining the foundation of the old house to prepare for the new construction. "

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verb

(by extension) To ruin or destroy by slow degrees or secret means.

Examples :

"The gossiping rumors slowly mined away Sarah's reputation at school. "

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verb

To pick one's nose.

Examples :

"He was embarrassed when he was caught mining his nose in class. "

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verb

To earn new units of cryptocurrency by doing certain calculations.

Examples :

"I need to mine some Bitcoin to buy a new video game. "

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noun

Demeanor; facial expression or attitude, especially one which is intended by its bearer.

Examples :

"Her mine was serious, a clear sign she was unhappy with the grade. "

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A specific facial expression.

Examples :

"Her mine conveyed sadness; everyone in the classroom noticed. "

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