quarrying
kwaw ree ing
- n the extraction of building stone or slate from an open surface quarry
- v extract (something such as stones) from or as if from a quarry
- The breed derives its name from the Welsh estate of Captain John Edwards, who developed a strain of dogs noted for their prowess in quarrying small game in the late 1800s.
- In the tribal areas, other militants have derived funds from quarrying marble as well.
- Beside it is a quarrying operation that once dumped a load of sand and gravel from a conveyor belt into Cronin's boat while he was in it, to discourage scrutiny.