What is another word for stone pit?
Pronunciation: [stˈə͡ʊn pˈɪt] (IPA) 
Stone pit is a term used to describe a site where stones are quarried or mined. There are several synonyms for stone pit, including gravel pit, quarry, stone quarry, rock quarry, and sand quarry. Gravel pit refers to a type of stone pit where gravel is mined. Quarry is a more general term for any excavation site where natural stone is extracted from the ground. Stone quarry and rock quarry refer specifically to sites where stone and rock are extracted. Sand quarry refers to a site where sand is mined. These synonyms are often used interchangeably to describe a place where natural stone resources are extracted.
