definition of
quarry

[1] #1 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". wn

[2] #2 quarry v. extract (something such as stones) from or as if from a quarry; "quarry marble". wn

[3] #3 quarry n. [pit, stone pit] a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate; "a British term for 'quarry' is 'stone pit'". wn

[4] #4 quarry n. [prey] animal hunted or caught for food. wn