Meaning Of Quarry

n.

Same as 1st Quarrel.

a.

Quadrate; square.

n.

A part of the entrails of the beast taken, given to the hounds.

n.

A heap of game killed.

n.

The object of the chase; the animal hunted for; game; especially, the game hunted with hawks.

v. i.

To secure prey; to prey, as a vulture or harpy.

n.

A place, cavern, or pit where stone is taken from the rock or ledge, or dug from the earth, for building or other purposes; a stone pit. See 5th Mine (a).

v. t.

To dig or take from a quarry; as, to quarry marble.