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quarry

/kwɒri/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does quarry mean?

noun, verb

A place where stone, rock, or sand is extracted from the ground. To obtain or extract something by searching or seeking.

Example

"The quarry was a large hole in the ground where the company mined for limestone."

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