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area > area type > quarry

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quarry  

Definition

  • An excavation form which stone for building and other functions, is obtained by cutting, blasting, etc.

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Entry terms

  • mining
  • mining site

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  • http://thesaurus.historicengland.org.uk/thesaurus_term.asp?thes_no=1&term_no=69068

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https://vocabs.acdh.oeaw.ac.at/defcthesaurus/quarry/2.3

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