Meaning of the word quarry in English
What does quarry mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
quarry
US /ˈkwɔːr.i/
UK /ˈkwɔːr.i/
Noun
1.
a place, typically a large, deep pit, from which stone or other materials are or have been extracted.
Example:
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a limestone quarry
Verb
1.
extract (stone or other materials) from a quarry.
Example:
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limestone is quarried for use in blast furnaces
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