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quarry

[ˈkwɒri]

quarry Definition

  • 1a place, typically a large, deep pit, from which stone or other materials are or have been extracted
  • 2an animal pursued by a hunter, hound, predatory mammal, or bird of prey

Using quarry: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "quarry" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The quarry is a popular spot for rock climbing.

  • Example

    The workers were mining the quarry for limestone.

  • Example

    The hunters tracked the deer to its quarry.

  • Example

    The falcon swooped down to catch its quarry.

quarry Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using quarry

  • like a sitting duck/quarry

    in a vulnerable position, easily targeted or attacked

    Example

    Without any cover, the soldiers were like sitting ducks for the enemy.

  • run to ground/quarry

    to track down and capture or kill an animal or person

    Example

    The police finally ran the fugitive to ground after a month-long manhunt.

  • stone's throw from the quarry

    very close to the source of something

    Example

    The new housing development is just a stone's throw from the quarry where the building materials are sourced.

Phrases with quarry

  • unglazed ceramic tile made by the extrusion process from natural clay or shales

    Example

    The kitchen floor was covered in quarry tile.

  • quarry-faced

    having a rough surface left by the removal of the quarry's stone

    Example

    The building was constructed with quarry-faced stone.

  • fine particles of crushed rock, used as a filler between paving stones

    Example

    The patio was filled with quarry dust to keep the pavers in place.

Origins of quarry

from Medieval Latin 'quadraria', meaning 'place where stones are squared'

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Summary: quarry in Brief

The term 'quarry' [ˈkwɒri] refers to a place where stone or other materials are extracted, often in the form of a large, deep pit. It can also refer to an animal hunted by a predator. Examples include 'The quarry is a popular spot for rock climbing.' and 'The falcon swooped down to catch its quarry.' Phrases like 'quarry tile' and 'quarry-faced' relate to the use of quarry materials in construction.