mining mining /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/

noun

1. () The act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth  ( excavation , mining )
   the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
     The mining industry was the backbone of the town's economy.
   The mining industry was the backbone of the town's economy.
   
   
2. Laying explosive mines in concealed places to destroy enemy personnel and equipment  ( minelaying , mining )
   laying explosive mines in concealed places to destroy enemy personnel and equipment
   

 unguiculate unguiculate /ʌnˈɡwɪkjʊlət/

adjective

1. Having or resembling claws or nails  ( unguiculate , unguiculated )
   having or resembling claws or nails
    Unguiculate animals
   unguiculate animals
    An unguiculate flower petal
   an unguiculate flower petal
   

noun

1. A mammal having nails or claws  ( unguiculate , unguiculate mammal )
   a mammal having nails or claws
   
   

 saffron saffron /ˈsæfrən/

noun

1. A shade of yellow tinged with orange  ( orange yellow , saffron )
   a shade of yellow tinged with orange
   
   
2. Dried pungent stigmas of the Old World saffron crocus  ( saffron )
   dried pungent stigmas of the Old World saffron crocus
    Saffron is a spice commonly used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean cuisine
   Saffron is a spice commonly used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean cuisine
   
   
3. Old World crocus having purple or white flowers with aromatic pungent orange stigmas used in flavoring food  ( Crocus sativus , saffron , saffron crocus )
   Old World crocus having purple or white flowers with aromatic pungent orange stigmas used in flavoring food
   
   

 call forwarding call forwarding /kɔːl ˈfɔrwərdɪŋ/

noun

1. Lets you transfer your incoming calls to any telephone that you can dial direct  ( call forwarding )
   lets you transfer your incoming calls to any telephone that you can dial direct
    With call forwarding, you can redirect your calls to any number you can dial directly.
   With call forwarding, you can redirect your calls to any number you can dial directly.