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Definition quarry in American English

quarry noun

noun
/ˈkwɔri/
1

a place where stone is dug out of the ground. A place where coal or minerals are dug out of the ground is called a mine

Example

a slate/limestone quarry

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2

a person or animal that someone is trying to find or catch

Example

Wolves often pursue their quarry for up to three miles before attacking them.

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Definition quarry in American English