quarry
noun
1. a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
Definition categories: person, victim
2. a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate
- a British term for `quarry' is `stone pit'
Similar word(s): pit
Definition categories: man–made, excavation
3. animal hunted or caught for food
Similar word(s): prey
Definition categories: animal, beast, brute, creature, fauna
verb
1. extract (something such as stones) from or as if from a quarry
- quarry marble
Definition categories: consumption, exploit, tap