quarry

C1
Pronunciation
/ˈkwɒɹi/
/ˈkwɔɹi/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

A site for mining stone, limestone, or slate.

Example Sentences
  • Michelangelo personally quarried marble from the world-famous quarry at Carrara.
2 Definition

A part of the entrails of a hunted animal, given to the hounds as a reward.

3 Definition

An animal, often a bird or mammal, which is hunted.

4 Definition

An object of search or pursuit.

5 Definition

A diamond-shaped tile or pane, often of glass or stone.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To obtain (or mine) stone by extraction from a quarry.

2 Definition

To extract or slowly obtain by long, tedious searching.

Example Sentences
  • They quarried out new, interesting facts about ancient Egypt from old papyri.
3 Definition

To secure prey; to prey, as a vulture or harpy.