Quarry (noun)

1. An open excavation or a mined pit in the ground from which stone, gravel, or other materials are extracted.
2. An animal that is hunted or pursued.

Origin:

The word "quarry" comes from the latin word "quarrie" which means "a place from which stone is excavated" and it refers to an open excavation or a mined pit in the ground from which stone, gravel, or other materials are extracted, or an animal that is hunted or pursued.

Examples:

1. The workers were extracting granite from the quarry.
2. The quarry was a major source of limestone for the construction industry.
3. The quarry provided the materials for building the new bridge.
4. The quarry was an important source of livelihood for the people in the area.
5. The quarry was the main attraction for the visitors in the region.