present participle of mine

plural of mine

(nonstandard) variation of mine, formed through analogy based on the final -s of the other possessive pronouns (ours, yours, hers, theirs, his)

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of mine

plural of mining

(military) An explosive device placed in the water and intended to destroy or deter vessels.

Any mine used for the extraction of salt. / (by extension) Any laborious work situation, especially in a confined space.

A mine for gold ore or metal. / (idiomatic) A very profitable economic venture. / (idiomatic) A plentiful stockpile of something sought after.

(military) A mine which responds to the magnetic field of a target.

(US, Mafia, slang) A personal friend of the speaker/writer who is not a member of the Mafia.