Definitions

1. noun

A place where stone, rock, or sand is dug or quarried, especially for building materials.

“The construction company purchased a quarry to extract the necessary materials for the new highway.”

2. noun

A person or thing that is hunted or attacked, especially for sport or as a target.

“The company was seen as a quarry for a large corporation to acquire.”

3. verb

To hunt or attack something or someone, especially for sport or as a target.

“The company will quarry the competition with its new marketing strategy.”

4. verb

To extract or dig out stone, rock, or sand from the earth.

“The quarry will begin extracting the granite deposits in the new quarry site.”