Quarrying

Pronunciation: /ˈkwɔːriːɪŋ/

Quarrying (noun)

  1. The process of taking stone or other materials from a large open pit.
  2. The act of removing materials like stone or sand from the ground for use.

Examples

  • Quarrying requires careful planning to avoid environmental damage.
  • The quarrying of limestone is common in this region.

Common collocations: quarrying process, quarrying industry, quarrying techniques, quarrying operations, quarrying equipment

Synonyms of Quarrying

Neutral

Antonyms of Quarrying

  • construction vs. extraction