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Rarequarrying
The correct spelling is quarrying.
How to pronounce quarrying
verb
Say it like: Kwa-reei-ng
The correct spelling is quarrying. To obtain (or mine) stone by extraction from a quarry. For example: "They quarried out new, interesting facts about ancient Egypt from old papyri."
Usage Examples
“They quarried out new, interesting facts about ancient Egypt from old papyri.”
Meanings
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.
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