Quarry — synonyms, definition

1. quarry (Noun)

22 synonyms

bonanza cavity crater excavation fair game game hole hollow hunt kill lode mine pit prey pursuit raven shaft stone pit target tunnel • • •

3 definitions

quarry (Noun) — A person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence. ex. "he fell quarry to muggers"

quarry (Noun) — A surface excavation for extracting stone or slate.

quarry (Noun) — Animal hunted or caught for food.

8 types of

animal animate being beast brute creature excavation fauna victim

3 types

chalk pit chalkpit gravel pit

2. quarry (Verb)

7 synonyms

burrow dig drill excavate extract mine pan

1 definition

quarry (Verb) — (quarrying) extract (something such as stones) from or as if from a quarry. ex. "quarry marble"

2 types of

exploit tap