an excavation from which minerals are extracted

the place where one extracts resources such as minerals or gems

जहाँ खनिज या रत्न निकाले जाते हैं

English Usage: The gold mine is located in the mountains.

Hindi Usage: सोने की खदान पहाड़ों में स्थित है।

the action of defending from or resisting attack

support or justification for a claim or action

किसी दावे या कार्य के लिए समर्थन या औचित्य

English Usage: She made a strong defence of her thesis during the presentation.

Hindi Usage: उसने प्रस्तुति के दौरान अपनी थिसिस का मजबूत बचाव किया।