Quarry Definition & Meaning

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; "he fell prey to muggers"; "everyone was fair game"; "the target of a manhunt"
  2. a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate; "a British term for `quarry' is `stone pit'"
  3. animal hunted or caught for food
verb
  1. extract (something such as stones) from or as if from a quarry; "quarry marble"

"Quarry" in song lyrics

See how quarry is used in real songs:

  • "Said Fred and Barney was down in the quarry"
    Seagram — Flintstones
  • "aardvark's quarry"
    AOL — AOL
  • "hudson quarry"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "quarry"

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