quarry
nounHow many syllables in quarry?
There are 2 syllables in the word quarry.How to pronounce quarry:
Definition of quarry:
- quarry (noun):
- game
- game hunted with hawks
- a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate.
Synonyms for quarry:
chalk pit
chalkpit
excavation
fair game
gravel pit
pit
prey
stone pit
target
Antonyms for quarry:
hunter
predator
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