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Definition of mining

the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
laying explosive mines in concealed places to destroy enemy personnel and equipment

Similar Words: excavation, minelaying

Hyponyms: placer mining, strip mining, opencast mining

Derivational Morphology: excavate, dig, hollow, mine

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