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mining

min·ing
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [mahy-ning]
    • /ˈmaɪ nɪŋ/
    • /ˈmaɪ.nɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mahy-ning]
    • /ˈmaɪ nɪŋ/

Definitions of mining word

  • noun mining an excavation made in the earth for the purpose of extracting ores, coal, precious stones, etc. 1
  • noun mining a place where such minerals may be obtained, either by excavation or by washing the soil. 1
  • noun mining a natural deposit of such minerals. 1
  • noun mining an abundant source; store: a mine of information. 1
  • noun mining a device containing a charge of explosive in a watertight casing, floating on or moored beneath the surface of the water for the purpose of blowing up an enemy ship that strikes it or passes close by it. 1
  • noun mining a similar device used on land against personnel or vehicles; land mine. 1

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Origin of mining

First appearance:

before 1250
One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English: undermining (walls in an attack); see mine2, -ing1

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Mining

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

mining popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for mining

noun mining

  • boring — Someone or something boring is so dull and uninteresting that they make people tired and impatient.
  • drilling — a small furrow made in the soil in which to sow seeds.
  • hollowing — having a space or cavity inside; not solid; empty: a hollow sphere.
  • pitting — the stone of a fruit, as of a cherry, peach, or plum.
  • burrowing — a hole or tunnel in the ground made by a rabbit, fox, or similar animal for habitation and refuge.

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