mine
US /maɪn/
UK /maɪn/
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a pit or excavation in the earth from which metallic ores, coal, or other mineral substances are taken
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The coal mine was closed due to safety concerns.
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They discovered a new gold mine in the mountains.
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an explosive device concealed underground or underwater, used to destroy enemy vehicles or ships
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The ship hit a naval mine and sank.
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Engineers are working to clear the area of land mines.
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to lay explosive mines in (an area of land or water)
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The enemy forces decided to mine the bridge to prevent our advance.
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belonging to or associated with the speaker
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That book is mine.
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The decision was entirely mine.