1. plural of quarryman; workers who extract stone, marble, or other materials from a quarry

Examples

• The quarrymen worked from dawn to dusk extracting limestone.
• Local quarrymen supplied marble for the new courthouse.
• The quarrymen used heavy machinery to break apart the granite.
• Safety equipment is essential for quarrymen working with explosives.
• The quarrymen’s union negotiated better working conditions.
• Experienced quarrymen can identify the best stone for construction.