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quarry vs chalkpit

chalkpit vs quarry

quarry and chalkpit both are nouns.

quarry is a verb but chalkpit is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
quarry Yes No Yes No
chalkpit Yes No No No
As nouns, chalkpit is a hyponym of quarry; that is, chalkpit is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than quarry:
  • quarry: a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate
  • chalkpit: a quarry for chalk
Other hyponyms of quarry include chalk pit, gravel pit.
quarry (noun) chalkpit (noun)
animal hunted or caught for food a quarry for chalk
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
quarry (verb) chalkpit (verb)
extract (something such as stones) from or as if from a quarry
Difference between quarry and chalkpit

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