Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Quarries.
Quarries - as a noun
A person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
Example: "He fell prey to muggers"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fair gameprey9target7A surface excavation for extracting stone or slate
Example: "A british term for `quarry' is `stone pit'"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pit5stone pitHypernyms (Closely Related)
excavation22Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Quarries - as a verb
Extract (something such as stones) from or as if from a quarry
Example: "Quarry marble"
Example Sentences
"The workers in the quarries use heavy machinery to extract the stone."
"Many fossils have been found in the limestone quarries of this region."
"The deep quarries are known to have hidden underground tunnels."
"They found traces of ancient civilization in the abandoned quarries."
"The quarries provide a source of employment for the local community."
Word Game Points
Is QUARRIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, quarries is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
QUARRIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is QUARRIES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, quarries is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordQUARRIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is QUARRIES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, quarries is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordQUARRIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
