How Do You Spell QUARRIES?

Pronunciation: [kwˈɒɹɪz] (IPA)

The word "quarries" (/ˈkwɒr.iz/) refers to a place where stone, rock, or other materials are extracted, typically for construction purposes. The spelling of this word involves a double "r" and double "i," which can cause confusion for some. The first syllable, "quar," is pronounced with the vowel sound /ɒ/, while the second syllable, "ries," is pronounced with the vowel sound /iːz/. The correct spelling of this word is important for clear communication in written and spoken language.

QUARRIES Meaning and Definition

1. Quarries refer to excavations or open-pit mines, typically created for the extraction of natural resources, particularly minerals and stone. They are sites where materials like limestone, granite, marble, sand, gravel, or slate are systematically dug out from the earth's crust for various purposes including construction, infrastructure development, and ornamental or industrial use. Quarries can vary in size, from small operations that serve local needs to massive operations involving extensive land areas and heavy machinery.

   The process of quarrying involves the removal of materials by cutting or blasting the rock or mineral deposits, often resulting in impressive landscapes with steep, cliff-like walls. Quarries may be owned and operated by private companies, state agencies, or local governments, following strict regulations related to safety, environmental protection, and land reclamation.

   Once materials are extracted from quarries, they undergo further processing, such as crushing, grinding, or refining, before being used in construction projects, manufacturing, or landscaping. Due to their diverse applications, quarries play a significant role in supplying essential raw materials for numerous industries.

   As quarrying activities can impact the environment, regulations and best practices are implemented to minimize negative effects, such as soil erosion, water pollution, and deforestation. Additionally, safety measures are put in place to protect workers from hazards commonly associated with quarry operations, such as falling rocks, dust inhalation, or heavy machinery accidents.

Top Common Misspellings for QUARRIES *

• quaries 57.1428571%
• quirries 28.5714285%
• qeurries 14.2857142%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for QUARRIES

• queeries
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• varries
• quartres
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• aquaries
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• queriies
• quarrrier
• quarrtan
• Equarries
• suprries
• Querrie
• Querriish
• Aquarriel
• quarriles
• quarkie
• Quarridee

Etymology of QUARRIES

The word "quarries" originated from Middle English "quarri", which can be traced back to Old French "carriere". The Old French term was derived from Latin "quadraria", which referred to a place where stones were squared or where stones suitable for building were extracted. The Latin word was derived from "quadrus", meaning "square". The idea behind the Latin term was that the stones extracted in a quarry were cut into square or rectangular shapes for use in construction.

Conjugate verb Quarries

CONDITIONAL

I would quarries

you would quarries

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they would quarries

I would quarry

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CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be quarrying

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE

I will quarry

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

you quarry

we let´s quarry

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to quarry

PAST

I quarried

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PAST CONTINUOUS

I was quarrying

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PAST PARTICIPLE

quarried

PAST PERFECT

I had quarried

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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT

I quarry

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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

quarrying

PRESENT PERFECT

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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I would have quarried

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