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Quarrying (noun) means the digging of stone or other material out of a quarry.

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The digging of stone or other material out of a quarry.

"In 1765 only 80 men were employed, and the annual output of slates did not exceed 1,000 tons, and large-scale quarrying was not begun by Lord Penrhyn until 1782." — , The Penrhyn Railway and its Locomotives—1 (1945)

A small chip of stone broken off a larger piece in a quarry.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is the meaning of quarrying?

"quarrying" (noun) means the digging of stone or other material out of a quarry.

What are the different meanings of quarrying?

"quarrying" has 2 main meanings: 1. The digging of stone or other material out of a quarry; 2. A small chip of stone broken off a larger piece in a quarry.