Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
miner
verb
/ˈmaɪnər/
Definition
To extract valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth.
Examples
- They mine coal in the Appalachian mountains.
- She plans to mine for gold in Alaska next summer.
- Many companies mine resources for industrial use.
Meaning
The process of obtaining valuable minerals through various methods of extraction.
Synonyms
- extract
- dig
- quarry