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chalkpit vs quarry

quarry vs chalkpit

chalkpit and quarry both are nouns.

chalkpit is not a verb while quarry is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chalkpit Yes No No No
quarry Yes No Yes No
As nouns, quarry is a hypernym of chalkpit; that is, quarry is a word with a broader meaning than chalkpit:
  • chalkpit: a quarry for chalk
  • quarry: a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate
Other hypernyms of chalkpit include pit, stone pit.
chalkpit (noun) quarry (noun)
a quarry for chalk animal hunted or caught for food
a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
chalkpit (verb) quarry (verb)
extract (something such as stones) from or as if from a quarry
Difference between chalkpit and quarry

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