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Meaning of mine dial

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

mine

Pronunciation:/maɪn/

noun

Definitions

  1. An excavation from which ore or solid minerals are taken, especially one consisting of underground tunnels.

  2. Any source of wealth or resources.

  3. A passage dug toward or underneath enemy lines, which is then packed with explosives.

  4. A device intended to explode when stepped upon or touched, or when approached by a ship, vehicle, or person.

verb

Definitions

  1. To remove (ore) from the ground.

  2. To dig into, for ore or metal.

  3. To sow mines (the explosive devices) in (an area).

  4. To damage (a vehicle or ship) with a mine (an explosive device).