MINE YOUR MIND

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MINING:  TO SEEK, FIND, DISCOVER, AND  PROCESS. GNS+RESEARCH


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mine

² /maɪn/ Show Spelled [mahyn] Show IPA noun, verb, mined, min·ing.

noun

1.

an excavation made in the earth for the purpose of extracting ores, coal, precious stones, etc.

2.

a place where such minerals may be obtained, either by excavation or by washing the soil.

3.

a natural deposit of such minerals.

4.

an abundant source; store: a mine of information.

5.

a device containing a charge of explosive in a watertight casing, floating on or moored beneath the surface of the water for the purpose of blowing up an enemy ship that strikes it or passes close by it.

6.

a similar device used on land against personnel or vehicles; land mine.

7.

a subterranean passage made to extend under an enemy's works or position, as for the purpose of securing access or of depositing explosives for blowing up a military position.

8.

a passageway in the parenchyma of a leaf, made by certain insects.

verb (used without object)

9.

to dig in the earth for the purpose of extracting ores, coal, etc.; make a mine.

10.

to extract coal, ore, or the like, from a mine.

11.

to make subterranean passages.

12.

to place or lay mines, as in military or naval operations.

verb (used with object)

13.

to dig in (earth, rock, etc.) in order to obtain ores, coal, etc.

14.

to extract (ore, coal, etc.) from a mine.

15.

to avail oneself of or draw useful or valuable material from: to mine every reference book available in writing the term paper.

16.

to use, especially a natural resource: to mine the nation's forests.

17.

to make subterranean passages in or under; burrow