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 13 synonyms and 3 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for quarried along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for quarried
- burrowed
- clawed
- delved
- dredged
- dug
- dug in
- excavated
- grubbed
- mined
- scooped
- shoveled
- shovelled
- spaded
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 16 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quarried, such as: burrowed, bury, clawed, cover, delved, dredged, dug.
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