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Mine Definition & Meaning

mine
noun
  1. excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
  2. explosive device that explodes on contact; designed to destroy vehicles or ships or to kill or maim personnel
verb
  1. get from the earth by excavation; "mine ores and metals"
  2. lay mines; "The Vietnamese mined Cambodia"

"Mine" in song lyrics

See how mine is used in real songs:

  • "Avec une mauvaise mine"
    113 — Au Summum
  • "And millis on all kinds but really they all mine"
    1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) f/ Cassidy, Xzibit — Goin Back
  • "And I'm loving every minute of this life of mine"
    2 Live Crew — Coolin'

Usage tips for "mine"

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Frequently asked questions

What does mine mean?
excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted explosive device that explodes on contact; designed to destroy vehicles or ships or to kill or maim personnel get from the earth by excavation; "mine ores and metals" lay mines; "The Vietnamese mined Cambodia"
What part of speech is mine?
Mine is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does mine have?
Mine has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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