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mine

Definitions of mine
  1. noun
    excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
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    types:
    mine d'argent
    a mine where silver ore is dug
    type of:
    fissure, trou
    a hole in the ground made by excavating
  2. noun
    the outward appearance of a person
    synonyms: contenance, face
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    apparition
    a mental representation
  3. noun
    explosive device that explodes on contact; designed to destroy vehicles or ships or to kill or maim personnel
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    types:
    engin piége, mine terrestre
    an explosive mine hidden underground; explodes when stepped on or driven over
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    système explosif
    device that bursts with sudden violence from internal energy
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