Associations to the word «Mining»

Pictures for the word «Mining»

Wiktionary

MINING, noun. ​ The activity of removing solid valuables from the earth.
MINING, noun. (figuratively) Any activity that extracts or undermines.
MINING, noun. (military) The activity of placing explosives underground, rigged to explode
MINING, verb. Present participle of mine
MINING BEE, noun. Any of very many species of bee, of the genus Andrena, that nest in burrows

Dictionary definition

MINING, noun. The act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth.
MINING, noun. Laying explosive mines in concealed places to destroy enemy personnel and equipment.

Wise words

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