active quarry

noun phrase

Meaning

A site currently being used for the extraction of stone, sand, or minerals from the ground.

Examples

Local residents complained about the noise coming from the active quarry near the edge of town.
Safety regulations require visitors to wear hard hats when entering an active quarry.

Synonyms: mine, excavation site, open-pit mine, extraction site

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active quarry

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˈæktɪv ˈkwɔːri

Definition

A site currently being used for the extraction of stone, sand, or minerals from the ground.

Examples

Local residents complained about the noise coming from the active quarry near the edge of town.
Safety regulations require visitors to wear hard hats when entering an active quarry.

Synonyms of active quarry

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