quarry - Definition & Meaning | VisualLang Dictionary

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a site where large quantities of rock, stone, or minerals are extracted from the Earth's crust for industrial use or construction purposesa site where large quantities of rock, stone, or minerals are extracted from the Earth's crust for industrial use or construction purposes

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quarries

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a site where large quantities of rock, stone, or minerals are extracted from the Earth's crust for industrial use or construction purposes

The quarry supplied limestone for the construction of the new highway.
Geologists inspect the quarry to assess the quality and quantity of the stone deposits.
Quarrying operations involve heavy machinery and explosives to extract materials from the bedrock.
Environmental regulations govern quarry operations to minimize impacts on surrounding ecosystems.
Quarries may expose geological features that provide valuable insights into the Earth's history.

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an animal pursued by a hunter or predator as prey

The lion stalked its quarry through the tall grass.
Hunters tracked their quarry across the snowy terrain.
The hawk swooped down on its fleeing quarry.
The wolf chased its quarry relentlessly through the forest.
The cheetah closed in on its quarry with astonishing speed.

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someone who is the target of pursuit, attack, or exploitation

The journalist became the quarry of online trolls.
He was the quarry of relentless paparazzi.
She felt like a quarry, cornered by gossip and scrutiny.
The whistleblower became a quarry for powerful interests.

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prey fair game target