mines
mines · noun
Definitions
noun
- 1.
(noun, plural) Excavations in the earth from which minerals, coal, or precious stones are extracted.
- 2.
(noun, plural) Explosive devices placed on or under the ground or in water.
- 3.
(verb) Third person singular present tense of mine; extracts minerals from the earth.
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Etymology
From Old French mine, possibly of Celtic origin.