pebble
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noun \ˈpe-bəl\Definition of PEBBLE
1
: a small usually rounded stone especially when worn by the action of water
2
: transparent and colorless quartz : rock crystal
3
: an irregular, crinkled, or grainy surface
— peb·bly \-b(ə-)lē\ adjective
See Origin of PEBBLE
Middle English pobble, from Old English papolstān, from papol- (of unknown origin) + stān stone
First Known Use: 14th century
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2pebble
transitive verbpeb·bledpeb·bling \-b(ə-)liŋ\
Definition of PEBBLE
1
: to pelt with pebbles
2
: to pave or cover with pebbles or something resembling pebbles
3
: to grain (as leather) so as to produce a rough and irregularly indented surface
First Known Use of PEBBLE
1605
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