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Mine

See Mien.

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Narrower term 1

Coalpit 76% connected

A pit where coal is dug.

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Manner of action 1

Countermine 76% connected

An underground gallery excavated to intercept and destroy the mining of an enemy.

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Broader term 5

Excavation 76% connected

The act of excavating, or of making hollow, by cutting, scooping, or digging out a part of a solid mass.

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Exploit 76% connected

A deed or act; especially, a heroic act; a deed of renown; an adventurous or noble achievement; as, the exploits of Alexander the Great.

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Reenforce 76% connected

To strengthen with new force, assistance, material, or support; as, to reenforce an argument; to reenforce a garment; especially, to strengthen with…

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Reinforce 76% connected

See Reenforce, v. t.

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Tap 76% connected

To strike with a slight or gentle blow; to touch gently; to rap lightly; to pat; as, to tap one with the hand or a cane.

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Derivationally related 4

Excavation 74% connected

The act of excavating, or of making hollow, by cutting, scooping, or digging out a part of a solid mass.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Excavation 74% connected

The act of excavating, or of making hollow, by cutting, scooping, or digging out a part of a solid mass.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Miner 74% connected

One who mines; a digger for metals, etc.; one engaged in the business of getting ore, coal, or precious stones, out of the earth; one who digs milita…

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Miner 74% connected

One who mines; a digger for metals, etc.; one engaged in the business of getting ore, coal, or precious stones, out of the earth; one who digs milita…

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Entails 2

Delve 72% connected

To dig; to open (the ground) as with a spade.

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Dig 72% connected

To turn up, or delve in, (earth) with a spade or a hoe; to open, loosen, or break up (the soil) with a spade, or other sharp instrument; to pierce, o…

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Component part 2

Adit 70% connected

An entrance or passage. Specifically: The nearly horizontal opening by which a mine is entered, or by which water and ores are carried away; -- calle…

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Shaft 70% connected

The slender, smooth stem of an arrow; hence, an arrow.

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Containing whole 2

Colliery 70% connected

The place where coal is dug; a coal mine, and the buildings, etc., belonging to it.

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Pit 70% connected

A large cavity or hole in the ground, either natural or artificial; a cavity in the surface of a body; an indentation

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