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quarry: I. noun II. transitive verb
quarry: noun

I . quarry¹ <-ies> [ˈkwɔːri, Brit ˈkwɒri] N (rock pit)

II . quarry¹ <-ie-> [ˈkwɔːri, Brit ˈkwɒri] VB trans

extrair de pedreira

quarry² <-ies> N

presa f

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The quarrying in the area became rampant and destructive. en.wikipedia.org

Dynamite is mainly used in the mining, quarrying, construction, and demolition industries, and it has had some historical usage in warfare. en.wikipedia.org

This plant's habitat is affected by road construction, limestone quarrying, and recreational activity such as off-road vehicle use. en.wikipedia.org

In the mid 19th century, industry began to make inroads into the community, above all clay quarrying businesses. en.wikipedia.org

It has been subjected to extensive quarrying, which have left unsightly scars in the landscape. en.wikipedia.org

The intrusion was created by waves quarrying a softer basalt lava flow out of the surrounding granite. en.wikipedia.org

There has been some quarrying, and possible other uses, which may have disrupted layouts of banks and entrances. en.wikipedia.org

He is thought to have provided the working capital to enable quarrying to begin. en.wikipedia.org

At the same time new quarrying and transportation machinery was becoming available and the company decided to reorganize production methods. en.wikipedia.org

The local economy was based on cotton and wheat production, as well as granite quarrying. en.wikipedia.org

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