quarries

The word “quarries” has 2 syllables: quar-ries

It's pronounced as /ˈkwɒr.iz/

What is synonym and antonym for quarries?

In the thesaurus, “quarries” has 4 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for quarries along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for quarries

noun
1. A site for mining stone, limestone, or slate.
2. A part of the entrails of a hunted animal, given to the hounds as a reward.
3. An animal, often a bird or mammal, which is hunted.
4. An object of search or pursuit.
5. A diamond-shaped tile or pane, often of glass or stone.
verb
1. To obtain (or mine) stone by extraction from a quarry.
2. To extract or slowly obtain by long, tedious searching.
3. To secure prey; to prey, as a vulture or harpy.

The workers in the nearby quarries extracted high-quality stones for the construction project.
Environmental regulations were put in place to minimize the impact of quarries on local ecosystems.
The region is known for its abundance of limestone quarries that supply materials for various industries.
The machinery in the quarries roared to life as the extraction process began.
The geologists studied the geological formations around the quarries to understand the stone composition.

On this page you'll find 6 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quarries, such as: creatures, hunters, mines, predators, prey, preys.

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