quarry


Definition: Meaning of, quarry in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈkwɒri /

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quarry quarries
  1. [countable] a place where large amounts of stone or sand are dug out of the ground
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  2. [singular] the person or animal that you are hunting or chasing
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
quarry quarried quarried
Present Participle Third Person Singular
quarrying quarries
[transitive]
  1. to dig stone or sand from a quarry
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quarry used in phrases

  • quarry tile (noun)
    1. a clay TILE that has not been GLAZE d . Quarry TILEs are used to cover floors.
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