mines

'mines'

[mine.n.01] as in: excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted

'mines'

[mine.n.02] as in: explosive device that explodes on contact; designed to destroy vehicles or ships or to kill or maim personnel

'mines'

[mine.v.01] as in: get from the earth by excavation

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Examples:
mine ores and metals

'mines'

[mine.v.02] as in: lay mines

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Examples:
The Vietnamese mined Cambodia