Steinbruch

quarry

noun SHTAIN-brookh Rare

Also means

stone quarry

Usage Note

Steinbruch refers to an open-cast site where rock is cut and extracted. Abandoned Steinbrüche often become nature reserves or tourist attractions; the Steinbruch at Solnhofen is famous for its fossil-rich limestone.

Examples

"Der stillgelegte Steinbruch ist heute ein beliebter Badesee."

Natural Translation

The disused quarry is a popular swimming lake today.

Literal Translation

The shut-down stone-quarry is today a popular bathing-lake.

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