Quarry: meaning, definitions and examples
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quarry
[ ˈkwɒri ]
mining
A place, typically a large, deep pit, from which stone or other materials are or have been extracted.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The workers descended into the quarry with their tools.
- The quarry was abandoned many years ago.
Translations
Translations of the word "quarry" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pedreira
🇮🇳 पत्थर की खान
🇩🇪 Steinbruch
🇮🇩 tambang
🇺🇦 кар'єр
🇵🇱 kamieniołom
🇯🇵 採石場
🇫🇷 carrière
🇪🇸 cantera
🇹🇷 taş ocağı
🇰🇷 채석장
🇸🇦 مقلع
🇨🇿 kamenolom
🇸🇰 lom
🇨🇳 采石场
🇸🇮 kamnolom
🇮🇸 grjótnám
🇰🇿 кен ордасы
🇬🇪 ქვის კარიერი
🇦🇿 daş karxanası
🇲🇽 cantera
Word origin
The word 'quarry' originated from the Latin word 'quadrārium', which means 'place where stones are squared'. In ancient times, quarries were essential for obtaining materials for construction and other purposes. Over the centuries, the methods of quarrying have evolved, from manual labor to modern machinery. Quarries have played a significant role in shaping landscapes and providing resources for various industries.