quarrying

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Noun quarrying has 1 sense

quarrying - the extraction of building stone or slate from an open surface quarry
--₁ is a kind of production

Derived form: verb quarry₁

Verb quarry has 1 sense

quarry - extract (something such as stones) from or as if from a quarry; "quarry marble"
--₁ is one way to exploit, tap

Derived forms: noun quarry₂, noun quarrier₁, noun quarrying₁
Sample sentences:
The men quarry the area for animals
The men quarry for animals in the area

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