Mines vs. Mine — What's the Difference?

A site where minerals, ores, or fossil fuels are extracted from the earth.

An explosive device designed to be triggered by proximity, pressure, or contact.

Operations involved in removing materials from below the earth's surface.

A tool in warfare for strategic purposes, including area denial.

An area designated for extracting valuable natural resources.

Devices that remain a hazard long after their initial placement.

The process of identifying and extracting valuable substances from the ground.

A weapon used to create obstacles or defend territory.

Facilities and equipment used in the extraction of geological materials.

Ordinance planted to damage or destroy enemy forces or equipment.

A hole or tunnel dug into the earth from which ore or minerals are extracted.

A hole or tunnel dug into the earth from which ore or minerals are extracted.

A surface excavation where the topmost or exposed layer of earth is removed for extracting its ore or minerals.

A surface excavation where the topmost or exposed layer of earth is removed for extracting its ore or minerals.

The site of such a hole, tunnel, or excavation, including its surface buildings and equipment.

The site of such a hole, tunnel, or excavation, including its surface buildings and equipment.

A deposit of ore or minerals in the earth or on its surface.

A deposit of ore or minerals in the earth or on its surface.

An abundant supply or source of something valuable

An abundant supply or source of something valuable

A tunnel dug under an enemy emplacement to destroy it by explosives, cause it to collapse, or gain access to it for an attack.

A tunnel dug under an enemy emplacement to destroy it by explosives, cause it to collapse, or gain access to it for an attack.

An explosive device used to destroy enemy personnel, shipping, fortifications, or equipment, often placed in a concealed position and designed to be detonated by contact, proximity, or a time fuse.

An explosive device used to destroy enemy personnel, shipping, fortifications, or equipment, often placed in a concealed position and designed to be detonated by contact, proximity, or a time fuse.

A burrow or tunnel made by an insect, especially one made in a leaf by a leaf miner.

A burrow or tunnel made by an insect, especially one made in a leaf by a leaf miner.

To extract (ore or minerals) from the earth.

To extract (ore or minerals) from the earth.

To dig a mine in (the earth) to obtain ore or minerals.

To dig a mine in (the earth) to obtain ore or minerals.

To tunnel under (the earth or a surface feature).

To tunnel under (the earth or a surface feature).

To make (a tunnel) by digging.

To make (a tunnel) by digging.

To lay explosive mines in or under.

To lay explosive mines in or under.

To attack, damage, or destroy by underhand means; subvert.

To attack, damage, or destroy by underhand means; subvert.

To delve into and make use of; exploit

To delve into and make use of; exploit

To excavate the earth for the purpose of extracting ore or minerals.

To excavate the earth for the purpose of extracting ore or minerals.

To work in a mine.

To work in a mine.

To dig a tunnel under the earth, especially under an enemy emplacement or fortification.

To dig a tunnel under the earth, especially under an enemy emplacement or fortification.

To lay explosive mines.

To lay explosive mines.

Used instead of my before an initial vowel or the letter h.

That which belongs to me.

Used predicatively.

Used substantively, with an implied noun.

Used absolutely, set off from the sentence.

Used otherwise not directly before the possessed noun. en

My; belonging to me.

(archaic) Used attributively after the noun it modifies.

(archaic) Used attributively before a vowel.

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

(figurative) Any source of wealth or resources.

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

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

(pyrotechnics) A type of firework that explodes on the ground, shooting sparks upward.

(entomology) The cavity made by a caterpillar while feeding inside a leaf.

(computing) A machine or network of machines used to extract units of a cryptocurrency.

Alternative form of mien

(ambitransitive) To remove (rock or ore) from the ground.

To dig into, for ore or metal.

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

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

(intransitive) To dig a tunnel or hole; to burrow in the earth.

To dig away, or otherwise remove, the substratum or foundation of; to lay a mine under; to sap; to undermine.

To ruin or destroy by slow degrees or secret means.

(slang) To pick one's nose.

(cryptocurrencies) To earn new units of cryptocurrency by doing certain calculations.

See Mien.

A subterranean cavity or passage

Any place where ore, metals, or precious stones are got by digging or washing the soil; as, a placer mine.

A rich source of wealth or other good.

An explosive device placed concealed in a location, on land or at sea, where an enemy vehicle or enemy personnel may pass through, having a triggering mechanism which detects people or vehicles, and which will explode and kill or maim personnel or destroy or damage vehicles. A mine placed at sea (formerly called a torpedo, see torpedo{2} (a)) is also called an marine mine and underwater mine and sometimes called a floating mine, even though it may be anchored to the floor of the sea and not actually float freely. A mine placed on land (formerly called a torpedo, see torpedo{3}), usually buried, is called a land mine.

Belonging to me; my. Used as a pronominal to me; my. Used as a pronominal adjective in the predicate; as, "Vengeance is mine; I will repay." Rom. xii. 19. Also, in the old style, used attributively, instead of my, before a noun beginning with a vowel.

To dig a mine or pit in the earth; to get ore, metals, coal, or precious stones, out of the earth; to dig in the earth for minerals; to dig a passage or cavity under anything in order to overthrow it by explosives or otherwise.

To form subterraneous tunnel or hole; to form a burrow or lodge in the earth; as, the mining cony.

To dig away, or otherwise remove, the substratum or foundation of; to lay a mine under; to sap; to undermine; hence, to ruin or destroy by slow degrees or secret means.

To dig into, for ore or metal.

To get, as metals, out of the earth by digging.

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;

Lay mines;

The primary purpose of a mine (explosive) is to damage or destroy enemy targets.

Both types of mines can be detected and removed, but the process is complex and varies significantly between resource extraction and explosive devices.

Mines are used for extracting valuable minerals and ores from the earth.

Mines can impact the environment through deforestation, water pollution, and habitat destruction, but modern practices aim to minimize these effects.

Extraction mines contribute to the economy by providing raw materials, jobs, and fostering related industries.

Technologies in mining operations include drilling equipment, blasting techniques, and remote sensing.

The long-term effects can include economic dependency, environmental degradation, and sometimes health issues due to pollution.

Generally, mines (explosive) are designed for military purposes, though similar mechanisms may be used in controlled demolitions.

Mines play a strategic role in warfare, used for area denial, protection, and to inflict casualties.

Mined materials are processed through crushing, separating, and refining to produce usable products.

Challenges include environmental concerns, the need for sustainable practices, and balancing economic benefits with health and safety.

Mining activities are governed by national and international regulations focusing on safety, environmental protection, and worker rights.

Explosive mines remain a danger to civilians long after conflicts have ended, requiring extensive clearance efforts.

Military forces use mines for defense, to control territory, and to limit enemy movement.

Explosive mines are deactivated through careful demining processes by trained professionals.