quarry (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkwɔːri/

Definition

A place, usually a large, deep pit, where stone or other materials are extracted from the ground.

Examples

• The town is built near a large limestone quarry.

• They discovered valuable minerals in the abandoned quarry.

• The noise from the quarry could be heard for miles.

How to Use quarry

quarry for (prepositional phrase)

To extract a specific material from a quarry. — "This region is quarried for its high-quality marble."

Synonyms of quarry

Words with a similar meaning to quarry:

• pit
• mine
• excavation
• pitfall

Antonyms of quarry

Words with the opposite meaning to quarry:

• deposit
• backfill

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