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quarry n. [
prey, target, fair game] a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence; "he fell prey to muggers"; "everyone was fair game"; "the target of a manhunt"
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quarry v. extract (something such as stones) from or as if from a quarry; "quarry marble"
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quarry n. [
pit, stone pit] a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate; "a British term for 'quarry' is 'stone pit'"
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quarry n. [
prey] animal hunted or caught for food
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