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quarrying
This term describes the heavy industrial activity of extracting raw geological materials. It carries a connotation of large-scale environmental modification and mechanical labor, often associated with the noise and dust of open-pit mining operations.
As a gerund acting as a noun, it functions as an uncountable mass noun. It refers to the general process or industry rather than individual instances of extraction, meaning it does not take a plural form and cannot be counted with numbers.
Meanings
Examples
The local economy relied heavily on limestone quarrying for decades.
Industrial quarrying can cause significant noise pollution for nearby residents.
Industrial quarrying can cause significant noise pollution for nearby residents.
We need to review the environmental impact of quarrying in this protected area.
The company specializes in the quarrying and processing of high grade marble.
Is quarrying still the primary method for obtaining this type of granite?
Ancient Egyptians mastered the art of quarrying massive blocks of stone.
The noise from the quarrying operations is unbearable today.
They are investing in new machinery to make the quarrying process more efficient.