quarried
The word “quarried” has 2 syllables: quar-ried.
It's pronounced as /ˈkwɒr.id/.
What is synonym and antonym for quarried?
In the thesaurus, “quarried” has 23 synonyms and 3 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for quarried along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for quarried
- bore
- bulldoze
- burrow
- clean
- discover
- dredge
- drill
- enter
- excavate
- exhume
- extract
- go into
- gouge
- harvest
- mined
- penetrate
- scoop
- scrape
- search
- shovel
- sift
- uncover
- unearth
Antonyms for quarried
- bury
- cover
- fill
Meanings of quarried
- adjective
- Provided with quarry or prey.
- verb
- To obtain (or mine) stone by extraction from a quarry.
- To extract or slowly obtain by long, tedious searching.
- To secure prey; to prey, as a vulture or harpy.
Example Sentences
- The stones used for the impressive castle were carefully quarried from nearby mountains.
- The construction project required a vast amount of high-quality marble, which was quarried in Italy.
- The ancient monument showcased the beautifully quarried limestone that stood the test of time.
- The skilled workers meticulously quarried the granite to meet the specifications of the architectural design.
- The cathedral's grandeur was enhanced by the precisely quarried sandstone blocks used in its construction.
On this page you'll find 26 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quarried, such as: bore, bulldoze, burrow, bury, clean, cover, discover.
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