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Quarry
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QUARRY. A place whence stones are dug for the purpose of being employed in building, making roads, and the like.
     2. When a farm is let with an open quarry, the tenant may, when not restrained by his contract, take out the stone, but he has no right to open new quarries. Vide Mines. Waste.



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Quarry tiles have the advantage of being available in a variety of shapes as well as being frost-proof which makes them durable enough to be used outdoors, but they can be a dangerous surface if not treated.
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