quarry
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/ˈkwɔːri/
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/ˈkwɒri/
extracting stone
Etymology
Etymology Information
'quarry' originates from the Latin word 'quadrāre,' meaning 'to make square.'
Historical Evolution
'quadrāre' transformed into the Old French word 'quarriere,' and eventually became the modern English word 'quarry.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make square,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a place where stone is extracted.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a place, typically a large, deep pit, from which stone or other materials are or have been extracted.
The workers extracted marble from the quarry.
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Noun 2
an animal pursued by a hunter, hound, predatory mammal, or bird of prey.
The hawk circled above its quarry.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39