Definitions for: Mining

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

Webster (1913) Definition: Min"ing, n. [See Mine, v. i.]
The act or business of making mines or of working them.

Min"ing, a.
Of or pertaining to mines; as, mining engineer; mining
machinery; a mining region.

Mining engineering. See the Note under Engineering.

Synonyms: excavation, minelaying

See Also: defence, defense, defensive measure, opencast mining, placer mining, production, strip mining

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