Synonyms for

Quarry

Verb / ˈkwɔ:ri: / Another word for quarry — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a place where stone, rock, or sand is extracted or removed from the ground

Synonyms & similar words

prey target pit fairgame stonepit mine pit excavation digging burrow hole cavity chasm crater depression indentation ditch trench channel groove furrow hollow gully ravine crevasse

Synonyms by register

Formal

prey target objective goal

Informal

mark game thing to get

Literary

victim quarryman

Antonyms

pursuer hunter predator stalker chaser

Common collocations

  • stone quarry
  • granite quarry
  • limestone quarry
  • marble quarry
  • abandoned quarry
  • active quarry
  • hunt a quarry
  • capture a quarry

Word family

noun quarry
verb quarry

Usage note

The word 'quarry' can refer to both the animal being hunted and the place from which stone is extracted. Ensure context clarifies the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The quarry was a busy place, with trucks coming in and out all day long.
  2. The rocks from the quarry were used to build the new highway.
  3. The workers at the quarry wore hard hats and safety glasses to protect themselves.
  4. The quarry was so deep that you could see the layers of rock going down.
  5. The quarry was closed on Sundays, so the workers could rest and spend time with their families.

Quotes

  • I will go with thee to the quarry, and teach thee how to break the stones.
  • The quarry was silent save for the dull thud of the pickaxe on stone.
  • The quarry is a place of work, not a playground.

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