quarry - Meaning in Tamil

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quarry - Meaning in Tamil

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Definitions and Meaning of quarry in English

quarry noun

1. animal hunted or caught for food

   Synonyms

   prey

   வேட்டை

2. a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate

   Synonyms

   pit, pit, pit, stone pit

   Example

   • "a British term for `quarry' is `stone pit'"
3. a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

   Synonyms

   fair game, prey, target

   Examples

   • "everyone was fair game"
   • "he fell prey to muggers"
   • "the target of a manhunt"

quarry verb

1. extract (something such as stones) from or as if from a quarry

   Example

   • "quarry marble"

Description

A quarry is a type of open-pit mine in which dimension stone, rock, construction aggregate, riprap, sand, gravel, or slate is excavated from the ground. The operation of quarries is regulated in some jurisdictions to manage their safety risks and reduce their environmental impact.

Also see "Quarry" on Wikipedia

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