mine
minein pronoun use
(maɪn )pronoun
minein noun and verb uses
(maɪn )Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular present tense mines , present participle mining , past tense, past participle mined
1. countable noun [oft noun NOUN]
2. verb [usually passive]
When a mineral such as coal, diamonds, or gold is mined, it is obtained from the ground by digging deep holes and tunnels.
The pit is being shut down because it no longer has enough coal that can be mined economically. [be VERB-ed]
...the finest gems, mined from all corners of the world. [VERB-ed]
3. countable noun
4. verb
If an area of land or water is mined, mines are placed there which will explode when people or things touch them.
The approaches to the garrison have been heavily mined. [be VERB-ed]
[Also VERB noun]6. See also mining
