Mine: meaning, definitions and examples
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mine
[ maɪn ]
digging
An excavation in the earth from which ore or minerals can be extracted.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The miners descended into the mine to extract coal.
- She inherited a gold mine from her grandfather.
explosive device
A bomb placed in the ground or water and set to explode when disturbed.
Synonyms
booby trap, explosive device
Examples of usage
- The soldiers detected a mine in the field and deactivated it.
- The navy cleared the area of underwater mines.
Translations
Translations of the word "mine" in other languages:
🇵🇹 minha
🇮🇳 मेरा
🇩🇪 mein
🇮🇩 saya
🇺🇦 мій
🇵🇱 mój
🇯🇵 私の (わたしの)
🇫🇷 mien
🇪🇸 mío
🇹🇷 benim
🇰🇷 나의 (나의)
🇸🇦 لي
🇨🇿 můj
🇸🇰 môj
🇨🇳 我的 (wǒ de)
🇸🇮 moj
🇮🇸 mitt
🇰🇿 менің
🇬🇪 ჩემი
🇦🇿 mənim
🇲🇽 mío
Word origin
The word 'mine' has a long history, dating back to Old English. Originally used to refer to a tunnel or excavation for digging or working in, 'mine' later evolved to include the meaning of extracting minerals or resources from the earth. Over time, it also came to be associated with explosive devices placed underground or underwater. The versatility of 'mine' as both a noun and a verb has made it a common term in various contexts, from mining industries to military operations.
See also: miner, mining, undermine, underminer, undermining.