Quarrying (Noun)
Meaning
The extraction of building stone or slate from an open surface quarry.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The environmental impact of quarrying limestone for cement production has become a major concern in many countries.
- Quarrying for aggregate is a significant source of environmental degradation in many regions.
- The village was famed for its limestone quarrying industry, with many skilled stonemasons residing there.
- Many ancient civilizations engaged in quarrying to extract valuable stone for monumental architecture and sculptures.
- The scenic landscape was marred by the introduction of quarrying for dimensional stone to supply the construction industry.