We have found multiple words quarry. Choose the one you are looking for and click on the link in its Dictionary entry column to see its detailed etymology.
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| quarry | English | (Verb Noun) (figuratively, transitive) To extract or slowly obtain by long, tedious searching.. (transitive) To obtain (or mine) stone by extraction from a quarry. (mining) A site for mining stone, [...](figuratively, transitive) To extract or slowly obtain by long, tedious searching.. (transitive) To obtain (or mine) stone by extraction from a quarry. (mining) A site for mining stone, [...] |
| quarry | English | (Verb Noun) To secure prey; to prey, as a vulture or harpy. (countable) An object of search or pursuit.. (uncountable) An animal, often a bird or mammal, which is hunted.. (uncountable, obsolete) A part of [...]To secure prey; to prey, as a vulture or harpy. (countable) An object of search or pursuit.. (uncountable) An animal, often a bird or mammal, which is hunted.. (uncountable, obsolete) A part of [...] |
| quarry | English | (Noun) A diamond-shaped tile or pane, often of glass or stone.A diamond-shaped tile or pane, often of glass or stone. |
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