quarrying
/ˈkwɔriɪŋ/
adjective
- Relating to or used in the process of digging materials from a quarry.
- The quarrying equipment includes drills, crushers, and conveyor belts.
- Quarrying operations were halted due to safety concerns.
- They obtained a quarrying license from the local government.
noun
- The activity or industry of digging stone, sand, or minerals from a quarry.
- Quarrying provides jobs for many people in rural areas.
- Modern quarrying uses advanced technology to reduce environmental impact.
- The history of quarrying in this region goes back hundreds of years.
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