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Quarrying: meaning, definitions and examples

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quarrying

 

[ ˈkwɒr.iɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

mining

The process of extracting stone or other materials from a quarry.

Synonyms

excavating, extracting, mining

Examples of usage

  • Quarrying is a common practice in the mining industry.
  • The company specializes in quarrying limestone for construction projects.
Context #2 | Noun

industry

The industry of extracting stone or other materials from quarries.

Synonyms

extracting industry, mining industry, quarry industry

Examples of usage

  • The quarrying industry plays a significant role in the local economy.
  • She works in the quarrying sector as a geologist.

Translations

Translations of the word "quarrying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 extração de pedra

🇮🇳 पत्थर काटना

🇩🇪 Steinbrucharbeit

🇮🇩 penambangan batu

🇺🇦 каменярство

🇵🇱 wydobywanie kamienia

🇯🇵 採石

🇫🇷 extraction de pierre

🇪🇸 extracción de piedra

🇹🇷 taş ocağı işletmeciliği

🇰🇷 채석

🇸🇦 استخراج الأحجار

🇨🇿 těžba kamene

🇸🇰 ťažba kameňa

🇨🇳 采石

🇸🇮 pridobivanje kamna

🇮🇸 steinvinnsla

🇰🇿 тас өндіру

🇬🇪 ქვის მოპოვება

🇦🇿 daş çıxarma

🇲🇽 extracción de piedra

Etymology

The term 'quarrying' originated from the Latin word 'quadrare', meaning 'to square'. In ancient times, quarries were used to extract stone for construction purposes. The practice of quarrying has evolved over the centuries, with modern techniques and machinery making the process more efficient and productive. Today, quarrying is a vital industry that provides materials for infrastructure, buildings, and roads.

See also: quarrier, quarryman.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,403, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.