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quarry

noun/verb

/ˈkwɒr.i/

Meaning

A place where stone or minerals are extracted; also means prey when hunted.

The workers quarried limestone from the hill.

pit, mine, excavation, prey

cover, concealment

stone quarry, marble quarry, quarry workers, quarry site

A floating marker on water; to keep something afloat or encourage someone.

a number of points achieved in a game or test; to gain points or achieve a goal

An attempt to achieve a goal; to try hard to do or achieve something.

an institution where money is kept and managed; or to tilt in movement (like an airplane or riverban...

an advantage, profit, or good effect; to receive help or an advantage

A stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.