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Quarry
01
cantera, yacimiento
a site where large quantities of rock, stone, or minerals are extracted from the Earth's crust for industrial use or construction purposes
Ejemplos
Quarrying operations involve heavy machinery and explosives to extract materials from the bedrock.
Las operaciones de cantera implican maquinaria pesada y explosivos para extraer materiales del lecho rocoso.
02
presa
an animal pursued by a hunter or predator as prey
Ejemplos
The hawk swooped down on its fleeing quarry.
El halcón se abalanzó sobre su presa que huía.
03
presa, blanco
someone who is the target of pursuit, attack, or exploitation
Ejemplos
She felt like a quarry, cornered by gossip and scrutiny.
Se sentía como una presa, acorralada por los chismes y el escrutinio.
to quarry
01
extraer, explotar
to extract stone or other materials from the earth, typically from a pit or open excavation
Ejemplos
The company quarries marble for luxury interiors.
La empresa extrae mármol para interiores de lujo.
