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MINES Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word mines. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word mines. (close relations)
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digs
verbv
noun

• an excavation for ore or precious stones or for archaeology

• temporary living quarters

drills
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)

• similar to the mandrill but smaller and less brightly colored

• systematic training by multiple repetitions

• (military) the training of soldiers to march (as in ceremonial parades) or to perform the manual of arms

verb

• make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool

• train in the military, e.g., in the use of weapons

• learn by repetition

• teach by repetition

• undergo military training or do military exercises

excavates
verbv
verb

• recover through digging

• find by digging in the ground

• form by hollowing

• remove the inner part or the core of

extracts
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)

• a passage selected from a larger work

verb

• remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

• get despite difficulties or obstacles

• deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning)

• extract by the process of distillation

• separate (a metal) from an ore

• obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action

• take out of a literary work in order to cite or copy

• calculate the root of a number

quarries
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

• a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate

• animal hunted or caught for food

verb

• extract (something such as stones) from or as if from a quarry

tunnels
nounn
noun

• a passageway through or under something, usually underground (especially one for trains or cars)

• a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter

verb

• move through by or as by digging

• force a way through

Best Hypernyms For MINES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for mines, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (15)
excavation exploit ore reenforce reinforce reserves tap wealth commodities deposits excavations minerals resources supplies treasures
Phrases (1)
explosive device

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