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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

quarrying

/ˈkwɒriɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does quarrying mean?

verb

The act of extracting stone, rock, or minerals from the ground, typically for use in construction or manufacture. The process of extracting or cutting stone, rock, or minerals from the ground.

Example

"The company has been quarrying limestone for the past decade."

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