mining

(noun, verb)

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