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Definition mine in British English

mine verb

verb
/maɪn/
1

to dig a large hole or tunnel in the ground in order to get coal, gold etc, or to take coal, gold etc from such a hole or tunnel

Example

an area where tin is mined

Example

People still mine for coal in this area.

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2

to hide bombs under the ground or under water

Example

The road was heavily mined.

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Definition mine in British English