26984 words

quarries

8 definitions • 7 examples
1
a large artificial hole in the ground where stone, sand, etc. is dug for use as building material:
2
a person or animal being hunted or looked for:

Examples:

The dogs pursued their quarry into an empty warehouse.
3
to dig stone, etc. from a quarry
4
a large hole in the ground that workers dig in order to use the stone and sand for building material
5
a person, animal, or group being hunted or looked for:

Examples:

Using video cameras can be tricky for researchers trying to blend in with their quarry .
6
to dig stone and sand from a quarry:

Examples:

The gray limestone in this area was once quarried for use in bridges and buildings.
7
a place where stone, sand, etc. is dug out of the ground for use as building material:
8
to dig stone, etc. from a quarry:

Examples:

The mining and quarrying sector as a whole is expected to grow by 6.8% this year.

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