| minefield |
an expanse of land or water in which mines that explode on contact have been laid. |
| minelayer |
a naval vessel designed to lay explosive underwater mines. |
| miner |
a person employed to extract coal or other minerals from a mine. |
| mineral |
any of various inorganic natural substances, usu. having crystalline structures and a characteristic hardness. [3 definitions] |
| mineralize |
to change into a mineral; petrify. [4 definitions] |
| mineralogist |
one who specializes in mineralogy. |
| mineralogy |
the scientific study of minerals and their properties. |
| mineral oil |
an oil derived from petroleum, used in cosmetics and as a laxative. [2 definitions] |
| mineral water |
water filled with mineral salts or gases. |
| mineral wool |
a wool-like material made of molten rock, slag, or glass, and used as insulation. |
| Minerva |
in Roman mythology, the goddess of wisdom, art, and invention; Athena. |
| minestrone |
a thick soup made with vegetables, beans, pasta, and often meat. |
| minesweeper |
a naval vessel used for destroying, removing, or deactivating underwater enemy mines. |
| Ming |
the Chinese dynasty of 1368-1644 known for its scholarly and artistic achievements, esp. in textiles, painting, and porcelains. |
| mingle |
to associate or socialize with other people. [4 definitions] |
| mini |
a very short skirt; miniskirt. [2 definitions] |
| mini- |
very small; reduced in size, length, or duration. |
| miniature |
a very small copy or reproduction of something. [6 definitions] |
| miniature golf |
a scaled-down version of golf played on a small, usu. carpeted course featuring different obstacles through which one must putt the ball. |
| miniaturize |
to make extremely compact or small, esp. in order to reduce volume or weight, or increase efficiency in other ways. [2 definitions] |
| minibike |
a small, lightweight motorcycle that has a low frame, elevated handlebars, and accommodates only one passenger. |