mines

mines · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (noun, plural) Excavations in the earth from which minerals, coal, or precious stones are extracted.

  2. 2.

    (noun, plural) Explosive devices placed on or under the ground or in water.

  3. 3.

    (verb) Third person singular present tense of mine; extracts minerals from the earth.

Related words

See also: mine, miners, mining
Synonyms: pits, quarries

Etymology

From Old French mine, possibly of Celtic origin.