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Strip Mine (Noun)

Meaning

An open mine (usually for coal) where the seams run close to the surface.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The steep slope near the village was previously used as a strip mine for coal extraction before being reclaimed as a nature reserve.
  • Environmental activists have long protested the construction of a new strip mine on the outskirts of the local wildlife sanctuary.
  • Although attempts were made to restore the landscape, the scars from the old strip mine remain visible in the surrounding area.
  • Local government officials are debating whether to permit a new strip mine in the rural region despite growing public opposition to the proposal.
  • As the truck navigated down the dirt road, it passed by the massive strip mine operation with its towering machinery and endless rows of excavated earth.

Related Words

  • Strip Mine (verb)
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