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drift mine
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noun
a mine the opening of which is dug into an outcrop of coal or ore.
an underground placer mine.
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Origin of drift mine
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Words nearby drift mine
driftfish, drift ice, drift indicator, drift lead, driftless area, drift mine, drift net, drift netter, driftpin, drift transistor, drift tube
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