(strĭp′mīn′)v.strip-mined, strip-min·ing, strip-minesv.tr.1. To mine (ore) from a strip mine.2. To subject to strip mining: strip-mined the land.v.intr. To engage in strip mining.strip miner n.
strip′-mine`
v.t., v.i. -mined, -min•ing. to excavate by open-cut methods. [1925–30]strip′ mine`,n. EncyclopediaSeestrip mine