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Quarry
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a site where large quantities of rock, stone, or minerals are extracted from the Earth's crust for industrial use or construction purposes
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an animal chased as a prey to be hunted
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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
to quarry
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extract (something such as stones) from or as if from a quarry
Example
The quarry supplied limestone for the construction of the new highway.
Quarries may expose geological features that provide valuable insights into the Earth's history.
Geologists inspect the quarry to assess the quality and quantity of the stone deposits.
Environmental regulations govern quarry operations to minimize impacts on surrounding ecosystems.
The quarry extracted large quantities of shale for construction purposes.
