Definition

An open excavation site where stone, sand, or other mineral materials are extracted for commercial use, or alternatively, the prey or target being hunted. The word carries both industrial and hunting connotations.

Example Usage

The limestone quarry supplied raw materials to the concrete manufacturing plant.

Origin

From Old French 'quarriere' (stone pit), derived from Latin 'quadrare' (to square), referring to squared stone blocks.

Fun Fact

The Grand Canyon's exposed rock layers were studied extensively because they resembled a natural quarry for geologists.

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