Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Mines.
Mines - as a noun
Excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
excavation22Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Explosive device that explodes on contact; designed to destroy vehicles or ships or to kill or maim personnel
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explosive deviceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Mines - as a verb
Get from the earth by excavation
Example: "Mine ores and metals"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
exploit16tap5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Lay mines
Example: "The vietnamese mined cambodia"
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reenforce14reinforce14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Mines - as a pronoun
Variation of mine, formed through analogy based on the final -s of the other possessive pronouns (ours, yours, hers, theirs, his)
Example Sentences
"The mines in this region are rich in gold and silver."
"He works in the coal mines, extracting coal for energy production."
"The old abandoned mines are now popular tourist attractions."
"The government imposed safety regulations to protect workers in the mines."
"The company operates several diamond mines in Africa."
Word Game Points
Is MINES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, mines is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
MINES has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is MINES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, mines is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordMINES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is MINES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, mines is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordMINES has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
