mechanical device mechanical device /mɪˈkænɪkəl dɪˈvaɪs/

noun

1. Mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles  ( mechanical device )
   mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles
    The exhibit showcased various mechanical devices from the 19th century.
   The exhibit showcased various mechanical devices from the 19th century.
   
   

 quarry quarry /ˈkwɔri/

noun

1. Animal hunted or caught for food  ( quarry , prey )
   animal hunted or caught for food
     The predator stalked its prey silently, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
   The predator stalked its prey silently, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
   
   
2. A surface excavation for extracting stone or slate  ( pit , quarry , stone pit )
   a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate
    A British term for quarry' is stone pit'
   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  ( fair game , quarry , prey , target )
   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
   he fell prey to muggers
    Everyone was fair game
   everyone was fair game
    The target of a manhunt
   the target of a manhunt
   

verb

1. (quarrying) extract (something such as stones) from or as if from a quarry  ( quarry )
   (quarrying) extract (something such as stones) from or as if from a quarry
    Quarry marble
   quarry marble
   

 genus Cola genus Cola /ˈdʒiːnəs ˈkoʊlə/

noun

1. Large genus of African trees bearing kola nuts  ( Cola , genus Cola )
   large genus of African trees bearing kola nuts
   
   

 Acridotheres tristis Acridotheres tristis /ˌækriˈdɒθəriːz ˈtrɪstɪs/

noun

1. Dark brown crested bird of southeastern Asia  ( Acridotheres tristis , crested myna )
   dark brown crested bird of southeastern Asia