quarry

The word “quarry” has 2 syllables: quar-ry

It's pronounced as /ˈkwɒr.i/

What is synonym and antonym for quarry?

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

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

Synonyms for quarry

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 carefully extracted blocks of marble from the quarry for the construction project.
Environmentalists raised concerns about the impact of the quarry on the local wildlife habitat.
The geologists conducted surveys to assess the geological composition of the quarry.
Heavy machinery echoed through the hills as it operated in the depths of the limestone quarry.
The architectural plans specified the use of granite from a reputable quarry for the new monument.

On this page you'll find 6 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quarry, such as: delve, hunter, mine, predator, prey, scoop.

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