Quarry

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004619",
  "term": "Quarry",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A type of open-pit mine from which dimension stone, rock, construction aggregate, sand, or gravel is excavated from the ground. Unlike other mines, quarries extract non-metallic and non-fuel materials, primarily for building and construction purposes. Operations involve blasting, cutting, and crushing the rock, which is then transported from the site for processing or direct use.",
  "synonyms": [
    "delf"
  ],
  "subject": "Mining and extraction",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Steinbruch",
    "es": "cantera",
    "fr": "carrière"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/quarry/"
}