mining
noun
1. the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
Similar word(s): excavation
Definition categories: act, production
2. laying explosive mines in concealed places to destroy enemy personnel and equipment
Definition categories: act, defence, defense
Sentences with mining as a noun:
- gold mining
- His extensive mining for apparently statistically significant results made any of his results questionable.
verb
1. present participle of mine