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 21 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for quarrying along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for quarrying

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.
noun
1. A small piece of stone chipped off any stone found in a quarry.

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 21 synonyms or another words to quarrying, such as: boring, burrowing, clawing, delving, digging, digging in, dredging.

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