Quarries Meaning in English
word · lemma: quarry
ˈkwɔɹiz
KWOR-iz
kwˈɒɹɪz
kwOR-iz
Definition
Places where stone, sand, or minerals are dug out of the ground, usually for building materials.
Usage & Nuances
"Quarries" is the plural of "quarry" (place for mining stone, not an animal being hunted). Usually refers to large, open-pit mines for rocks like limestone or marble. Common collocation: "stone quarries." Distinct from "mine" (for metals or coal).
Spanish: canterasPortuguese (BR): pedreirasPortuguese (PT): pedreirasChinese (Simplified): 采石场Chinese (Traditional): 採石場Hindi: खदानें (पत्थर की)Arabic: محاجرBengali: খনি - পাথর খনিতে (শিলা উত্তোলনের স্থানের জন্য)Russian: карьерыJapanese: 採石場Vietnamese: mỏ đáKorean: 채석장Turkish: taş ocaklarıUrdu: پتھر کی کانیںIndonesian: tambang batu
Example Sentences
Many quarries are found in rural areas.
basic
Workers collect stone from the quarries.
basic
Old buildings were made with stone from local quarries.
basic
Some quarries are turned into lakes after being closed.
natural
The sound of blasting from the quarries could be heard for miles.
natural
Due to environmental concerns, fewer new quarries are being opened nowadays.
natural