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