Quarry (novel) definition

(1) Animal hunted or caught for food

(2) A surface excavation for extracting stone or slate

"A British term for `quarry' is `stone pit'"

(3) A person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

"He fell prey to muggers"

"Everyone was fair game"

"The target of a manhunt"

(4) Extract (something such as stones) from or as if from a quarry

"Quarry marble"