quarry
word
Definition
A 'quarry' is a place where stone or other materials are dug from the earth. It can also mean an animal or person that is being hunted or chased.
Usage & Nuances
In English, 'quarry' as a place is used in technical, environmental, and construction contexts. As 'prey', it can sound formal or literary. It's important not to confuse with 'query' (a question). Common collocations: 'stone quarry', 'hunted his quarry'.
Example Sentences
They visited a quarry to see how stone is cut.
basic
The wolf chased its quarry through the forest.
basic
There is a large quarry outside the city.
basic
Her main quarry was not animals, but rare plants in the mountains.
natural
After hours of searching, the hunter finally spotted his quarry.
natural
The abandoned quarry filled with water over the years and became a swimming spot.
natural