marble

²marble

verb

mar·bledmar·bling\-b(ə-)liŋ\

Definition of MARBLE

transitive verb

: to give a veined or mottled appearance to <marble the edges of a book>

Examples of MARBLE

1. <marble the paper with several different dyes to get a striking effect>

First Known Use of MARBLE

1675

Related to MARBLE

Synonyms: blotch, dapple, dot, fleck, freckle, spot, mottle, pepper, shoot, speck, speckle, splotch, sprinkle, stipple

Related Words: blot, dye, stain; band, bar, streak, stripe; intersperse, set, stud; bespatter, spatter

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