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cantera — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • academy noun A school, college, or institution devoted to a particular subject or level of education.
  • quarry noun A large open pit where stone, sand, or similar material is dug out of the ground.

Senses

cantera is used for these senses in English:

  • academy (UK, education) A school directly funded by central government, independent of local control; a charter school.
  • quarry (mining) A site for mining stone, such as limestone, or slate.

academy — full definition

  1. noun A school, college, or institution devoted to a particular subject or level of education.
  2. noun A society of scholars, scientists, or artists formed to advance a particular field.

quarry — full definition

  1. noun A large open pit where stone, sand, or similar material is dug out of the ground.
  2. noun An animal or person being hunted or pursued.
  3. verb To dig stone or other material out of the ground.

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