quarry definition quarry meaning and quarry synonyms
noun
| Meaning 1 | a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence |
| Synonym | prey, quarry, target, fair game |
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| Usage | he fell prey to muggers everyone was fair game the target of a manhunt |
quarry definition quarry meaning and quarry synonyms
noun
| Meaning 2 | a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate |
| Synonym | pit, quarry, stone pit |
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| Usage | a British term for `quarry' is `stone pit' |
quarry definition quarry meaning and quarry synonyms
noun
| Meaning 3 | animal hunted or caught for food |
| Synonym | prey |
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quarry definition quarry meaning and quarry synonyms
verb
| Meaning 1 | extract (something such as stones) from or as if from a quarry |
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| Usage | quarry marble |
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