Synonyms for mine

Noun

1. mine, excavation, hole in the ground

usage: excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted

2. mine, explosive device

usage: explosive device that explodes on contact; designed to destroy vehicles or ships or to kill or maim personnel

Verb

1. mine, exploit, tap

usage: get from the earth by excavation; "mine ores and metals"

2. mine, reinforce, reenforce

usage: lay mines; "The Vietnamese mined Cambodia"