Commentary: MINING[+event] excavation - the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
Examples:
The mining went on all day, from dawn until dusk.
The mining was finished in late September.
Mappings:
PropBank: mining.01
WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers: 1
Commentary: MINING[+event] mine-laying - laying explosive mines in concealed places to destroy enemy personnel and equipment
Examples:
The mining of the field proved futile.
Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers: 2