strip mine
noun
Definition of strip mine
: a mine that is worked from the earth's surface by the stripping of overburden; especially : a coal mine situated along the outcrop of a flat dipping bed
strip–mine
verbstrip miner
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1926
First Known Use of strip mine
1926
STRIP MINE Defined for English Language Learners
strip mine
noun
Definition of strip mine for English Language Learners
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: a mine that is dug by removing the surface of a large piece of land one section at a time
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