nounπShareDemeanor; facial expression or attitude, especially one which is intended by its bearer."Her mines betrayed her excitement, even though she tried to appear calm before the presentation. "appearanceattitudecharacterhumanpersonmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA specific facial expression."After hearing the unexpected good news, her face showed a series of happy mines. "appearancebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn excavation from which ore or solid minerals are taken, especially one consisting of underground tunnels."The town's economy relied heavily on the coal mines located in the nearby hills. "geologyindustrybuildingplacemineraleconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny source of wealth or resources."My grandmother says that family stories are gold mines for writers. "businesseconomyassetmaterialgeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA passage dug toward or underneath enemy lines, which is then packed with explosives."During the siege, the attacking army built mines under the castle walls, hoping to collapse them with explosives. "militaryweaponwaractiongeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA device intended to explode when stepped upon or touched, or when approached by a ship, vehicle, or person."The soldiers carefully cleared the road to ensure there were no mines buried underneath. "deviceweaponmilitarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA type of firework that explodes on the ground, shooting sparks upward."The children gasped as the mines shot brilliant bursts of silver sparks high into the night sky during the fireworks display. "entertainmentitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe cavity made by a caterpillar while feeding inside a leaf."The tiny caterpillar's mines were visible as pale, squiggly lines on the surface of the spinach leaf. "biologyinsectplantnatureecologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA machine or network of machines used to extract units of a cryptocurrency."The company's cryptocurrency mines in Iceland use a lot of electricity to verify transactions. "technologyelectronicscomputingmachineinternetenergyeconomydevicebusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove (ore) from the ground."The company mines iron ore in the mountains. "geologyindustryworkmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dig into, for ore or metal."The company mines iron ore from the mountain. "geologyindustrymaterialworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sow mines (the explosive devices) in (an area)."The army planned to mine the road to prevent the enemy's advance. "militaryweaponwarareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo damage (a vehicle or ship) with a mine (an explosive device)."The enemy tried to mine the supply ship to prevent reinforcements from arriving. "militarynauticalvehicleweaponwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dig a tunnel or hole; to burrow in the earth."The miners mines deep into the mountain in search of valuable ore. "geologyindustryarchaeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dig away, or otherwise remove, the substratum or foundation of; to lay a mine under; to sap; to undermine."The workers were mining the soil to build the new school foundation. "geologyindustrytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(by extension) To ruin or destroy by slow degrees or secret means."Constant criticism from his boss slowly mines his confidence at work. "actionnegativedisastercurseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pick one's nose.""The little boy often mines his nose when he's bored in class." "bodyactionphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo earn new units of cryptocurrency by doing certain calculations.""Sarah mines Bitcoin using her powerful computer to try and earn extra money." "technologycomputinginternetelectronicsbusinessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
pronounπShareVariation of mine, formed through analogy based on the final -s of the other possessive pronouns (ours, yours, hers, theirs, his)""Your book is on the table, but mines is still in my backpack." "grammarlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading