mining Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
    excavation.
  2. noun laying explosive mines in concealed places to destroy enemy personnel and equipment
    minelaying.
  3. verb get from the earth by excavation
    mine.
    • mine ores and metals
  4. verb lay mines
    mine.
    • The Vietnamese mined Cambodia

WordNet

Min"ing noun
Etymology
See Mine, v. i.
Definitions
  1. The act or business of making mines or of working them.
Min"ing adjective
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to mines; as, mining engineer; mining machinery; a mining region.

Webster 1913