quarrying
The word “quarrying” has 3 syllables: quar-ry-ing
It's pronounced as /ˈkwɒr.iɪŋ/
What is synonym and antonym for quarrying?
In the thesaurus, “quarrying” has 2 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for quarrying along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for quarrying
- drilling
- mining
Meanings of quarrying
- 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.
- noun
- A small piece of stone chipped off any stone found in a quarry.
Example Sentences
- The community expressed concerns about the environmental impact of the ongoing quarrying activities.
- Quarrying operations in the area provided valuable resources for the construction industry.
- The company implemented sustainable practices to minimize the ecological footprint of its quarrying operations.
- The geologists conducted a thorough study before initiating the quarrying process to ensure minimal disruption to the ecosystem.
- The economic growth of the region was closely tied to the success of the local quarrying industry.
On this page you'll find 2 synonyms or another words to quarrying, such as: drilling, mining.
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