English dictionary
quarry
/'kw/O/r/i/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Quadrate; square.
Source: webster1913
noun
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a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate
ExamplesA British term for `quarry' is `stone pit'.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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animal hunted or caught for food
Synonyms preySource: WordNet 3.0
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Same as 1st <u>Quarrel</u>.
Source: webster1913
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A part of the entrails of the beast taken, given to the hounds.
Source: webster1913
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A place, cavern, or pit where stone is taken from the rock or ledge, or dug from the earth, for building or other purposes; a stone pit. See 5th <u>Mine</u> <sd><i>(a)</i></sd>.
Source: webster1913
verb
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extract (something such as stones) from or as if from a quarry
ExamplesQuarry marble.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To secure prey; to prey, as a vulture or harpy.
Source: webster1913
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To dig or take from a quarry; as, to <i>quarry</i> marble.
Source: webster1913