mine mine /ˈmaɪn/

noun

1. () Excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted  ( mine )
   excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
    The old gold mine had been abandoned for years.
   The old gold mine had been abandoned for years.
   
   
2. () Explosive device that explodes on contact; designed to destroy vehicles or ships or to kill or maim personnel  ( mine )
   explosive device that explodes on contact; designed to destroy vehicles or ships or to kill or maim personnel
     The soldier carefully laid the minefield to protect the military base.
   The soldier carefully laid the minefield to protect the military base.
   
   

pronoun

1. () Indicating something that belongs to the speaker.  ( mine )
   Indicating something that belongs to the speaker.
   

verb

1. () (mining) get from the earth by excavation  ( mine )
   (mining) get from the earth by excavation
    Mine ores and metals
   mine ores and metals
   
2. Lay mines  ( mine )
   lay mines
    The Vietnamese mined Cambodia
   The Vietnamese mined Cambodia