Dig and Quarry

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Dig

Dig verb - To hollow out or form (something) by removing earth.
Usage example: a backhoe dug a hole in the backyard to make a swimming pool
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Quarry is a synonym for dig in mine topic. In some cases you can use "Quarry" instead the word "Dig" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like excavate, hollow out, delve into.
Nearby Words: digging, digged

Quarry

Quarry verb - Extract (something such as stones) from or as if from a quarry.
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Dig is a synonym for quarry in activity topic. You can use "Dig" instead the word "Quarry" as a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as mine.
Nearby Words: quarrying, quarried

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human human dig human quarry
particular particular dig particular quarry
common common dig common quarry
open open dig open quarry
Other adjectives: small, massive, abandoned, final, away, literal.

Both words in one sentence

  • Genius Bruiser: Marshal Law has a sound understanding of the pathologies and bizarre physiologies of his quarry and he has the detective skills to dig up dirt on many of them.
    Source: Comic Book / Marshal Law
  • The Great Hell Castle by Hiroshi Hirata has a Japanese lord order the prisoners of his castle to dig out a huge pit, then quarry and bring in huge boulders to line the walls and make it watertight, then carry water up a cliff and fill in the pit.
    Source: Prisoner's Work
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