quarrying
/'kwɔriiɳ/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The extraction of building stone or slate from an open surface quarry: The process, activity, or industry of obtaining useful stone (such as limestone, granite, or slate) by digging, cutting, or blasting it from an open excavation in the earth.
Usage
- As a subject: "Quarrying is a major industry in the region."
- As an object: "The company specializes in slate quarrying."
- With modifiers: "Modern quarrying techniques have reduced environmental impact."
Examples
- Noun:
- Limestone quarrying has shaped the landscape of this area for centuries.
- The noise and dust from the quarrying operation were a concern for nearby residents.
- Strict regulations now govern the quarrying of natural stone.
Advanced Usage
- "quarrying of [material]": Specifies the type of stone being extracted.
- The quarrying of marble is a delicate process.
- "quarrying for [purpose]": Indicates the purpose of the extraction.
- Quarrying for road-building materials increased.
Variants and Related Words
- Quarry (noun): The site or pit where stone is extracted.
- The old granite quarry is now a lake.
- Quarry (verb): To extract stone from a quarry.
- They quarry stone for local construction.
- Quarrier (noun): A person who works in a quarry.
Synonyms
- Stone extraction: The process of removing stone from the earth.
- Mining (specifically for stone): Often used interchangeably, though "mining" is a broader term for extracting any material from the earth.
Related Phrases
- Open-pit quarrying: A method where material is extracted from an open pit.
- Quarrying rights: The legal permissions to extract stone from a piece of land.
Notes
- "Quarrying" specifically refers to extracting stone (for construction, dimension, or decoration) and sometimes slate. It is not typically used for extracting metallic ores, coal, or sand and gravel (which are more commonly referred to as "mining" or "excavation").
Noun
- the extraction of building stone or slate from an open surface quarry