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- [mahy-ning]
- /ˈmaɪ nɪŋ/
- /ˈmaɪ.nɪŋ/
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- [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
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Parts of speech for Mining
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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".
mining usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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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