Quarry/ˈkwɑːri/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Physical Space Focus on picturing a 'quarry' as a large, open physical space. The abandoned quarry became a local swimming spot. Pro Tip 2/3Industrial Activity Understand 'quarry' involves extraction and often heavy machinery. He drove past the noisy quarry on his way to work. Pro Tip 3/3Environmental Impact Be aware 'quarry' may imply environmental concerns in some discussions. Activists are protesting the expansion of the quarry.