quarry has definitions from the field of zoology
1
[ noun ] a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate

Synonyms

stone_pit pit

Examples

: "a British term for `quarry' is `stone pit'"

2
[ noun ] a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

Synonyms

target prey fair_game

Examples

"he fell prey to muggers" "everyone was fair game" "the target of a manhunt"

Related terms

victim target

3
[ verb ] extract (something such as stones) from or as if from a quarry

Examples

"quarry marble"

Related terms

exploit quarryman quarrying dig

4
[ noun ] (zoology) animal hunted or caught for food

Synonyms

prey

Related terms

animal game raven

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