Quarrier

Pronunciation: /ˈkwɔriər/

Definitions of quarrier

noun a person who extracts stone or other materials from a quarry

Example Sentences

A1 The quarrier mined for precious stones in the mountains.

A2 The quarrier used a pickaxe to extract the rocks from the quarry.

B1 The quarrier's job is physically demanding but rewarding.

B2 The quarrier's expertise in identifying valuable minerals is unmatched.

C1 The quarrier's knowledge of geology and mining techniques is extensive.

C2 The quarrier's precision in extracting stones is admired by colleagues in the industry.

Examples of quarrier in a Sentence

formal The quarrier diligently extracted the valuable minerals from the mine.

informal The quarrier was working hard in the quarry all day.

slang The quarrier was busting rocks in the quarry.

figurative She was a quarrier of knowledge, always seeking to learn new things.

Grammatical Forms of quarrier

• past tense: quarried
• plural: quarriers
• comparative: more quarrier
• superlative: most quarrier
• present tense: quarries
• future tense: will quarry
• perfect tense: have quarried
• continuous tense: is quarrying
• singular: quarrier
• positive degree: quarrier
• infinitive: to quarry
• gerund: quarrying
• participle: quarried

Origin and Evolution of quarrier

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'quarrier' originated from the Old French word 'quarrier' which means 'one who works in a quarry'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'quarrier' has evolved to refer specifically to someone who extracts stone from a quarry, as opposed to a general worker in a quarry.