intermine

/ˌɪntərˈmaɪn/

Definitions

1. verb

to mine into or through (something, especially ore or coal) from both sides

“The miners will intermine the new vein to increase production.”

2. noun

a passage that has been mined from both sides

“The intermine area was unstable and required special support.”

Synonyms

  • intersect
  • mine

Antonyms

  • diverge