Definition

A person who works in a place where stone or other materials are extracted from the ground.

Example

The quarryman carefully selected the best stones for the construction project.

Conversation

Did you know that my uncle is a quarryman?

Really? That sounds like an interesting job!

Yeah, he spends most of his time working with stone.

I can imagine it must be tough but rewarding work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Quarryman** → It is formed from "quarry" (from Old French *quarriere*, meaning to extract stone) and "man" (meaning a person). A quarryman is a person who works in a quarry, extracting stone or minerals from the earth.

Memory Tip

Think of a person ('man') who works in a place where stone is extracted ('quarry'). This helps you remember that a quarryman is someone who extracts stone.

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