quarry
noun
an excavation or pit, usually open to the air, from which building stone, slate, or the like, is obtained by cutting, blasting, etc.
quarrying
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present participleof quarry.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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“It builds on our core quarrying competency, expands our geographic footprint and immediately establishes Martin Marietta as the leading national producer of lime solutions,” he said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
“We anticipate this trend will continue, with a particular focus on areas such as mining, quarrying, construction and defense.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
Jobs connected to mining, quarrying and oil and gas extraction also saw strong wage growth, according to the analysis.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026
Elsewhere, gains were seen in social work as well as mining, quarrying and oil and gas extraction, the BLS said.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
Returning to the village late in the day, with her baskets and belly full of apples, Alyce cut through the manor field, near where the villagers had dug a pit for the quarrying of gravel.
From "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman
