quarry

(noun) a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence. Synonyms: prey, target, fair game. Examples: "He fell prey to muggers." "Everyone was fair game." "The target of a manhunt."

(noun) a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate. Synonyms: pit, stone pit. Example: "A british term for `quarry' is `stone pit'."

(noun) animal hunted or caught for food. Synonyms: prey.

(verb) extract (something such as stones) from or as if from a quarry. Example: "Quarry marble."