1. • noun - excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
   • noun - explosive device that explodes on contact
   • verb - get from the earth by excavation
   • verb - lay mines
2. • An excavation in the earth from which ore or minerals can be extracted.
   • The site of such an excavation, with its surface buildings, elevator shafts, and equipment.
   • A deposit of ore or minerals in the earth or on its surface.
   • An abundant supply or source of something valuable: This guidebook is a mine of information.
   • A tunnel dug under an enemy emplacement to gain an avenue of attack or to lay explosives.
   • An explosive device used to destroy enemy personnel, shipping, fortifications, or equipment, often placed in a concealed position and designed to be detonated by contact, proximity, or a time fuse.
   • A burrow or tunnel made by an insect, especially a corridor on a leaf made by a leaf miner.
   • To extract (ore or minerals) from the earth.
   • To dig a mine in (the earth) to obtain ore or minerals.
   • To tunnel under (the earth or a surface feature).
   • To make (a tunnel) by digging.
   • To lay explosive mines in or under.
   • To attack, damage, or destroy by underhand means; subvert.
   • To delve into and make use of; exploit: mine the archives for detailed information.
   • To excavate the earth for the purpose of extracting ore or minerals.
   • To work in a mine.
   • To dig a tunnel under the earth, especially under an enemy emplacement or fortification.
   • To lay explosive mines.
   • Used to indicate the one or ones belonging to me: The green gloves are mine.
3. • v - to dig into for valuable materials

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