pebble

noun

peb·ble | \ˈpe-bəl

Definition of pebble

(Entry 1 of 2)

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

pebble

verb

pebbled; pebbling\ˈpe-b(ə-)liŋ

Definition of pebble (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

1 : to pelt with pebbles

2 : to pave or cover with pebbles or something resembling pebbles

3 : to grain (a material, such as leather) so as to produce a rough and irregularly indented surface

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This causes painful nodules that feel almost like a pebble under your skin, says Beverly Hills Dermatologist and Owner of Ava MD and Skin Five, Ava Shamban. — Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, "Everything You Need to Know To Get Rid of Cystic Acne for Good," 7 Nov. 2017 To really ensure the cabbage stays submerged in its liquid, set a few clean rocks, pebbles, or marbles on top to keep it pressed down. — Audrey Bruno, SELF, "Here's How to Make Sauerkraut," 30 Oct. 2018 From there, pilgrims will head to an area called Muzdalifa, picking up pebbles along the way for a symbolic stoning of the devil and a casting away of sins that takes place in the Mina valley for three days. — Omar Akour, Fox News, "Over 2 million Muslims begin annual hajj pilgrimage," 19 Aug. 2018 Every other day or so, a street sweeper would rumble by, vacuuming up pebbles and bits of gravel. — John Kelly, Washington Post, "From potholes to perfect pavement: My neighborhood has lovely new streets," 24 June 2018 And for dessert, a highlight: a whole pear with cocoa pebbles and candied pear, mint cream, and chestnut cream. — Condé Nast Traveler, "24 Best Restaurants in Paris," 4 Mar. 2018 The gun only had to shoot the pebbles about 10 feet, but at a speed of more than 11,000 mph. — James Gorman, BostonGlobe.com, "There’s a lot of water on Earth. How did it get here?," 15 May 2018 The hotel is built on an 1830s estate, surrounded by a private park and situated on a secluded pebble beach with stunning, cinematic views of the Bay of Mazzarò. — Howie Kahn, Smithsonian, "These Volcanic, Italian Islands Have Been Beloved by Travelers Since Homeric Times," 11 July 2018 At its southern edge, the vast body deposited tons of rocky debris — from sand and pebbles to boulders the size of school buses. — William J. Broad, New York Times, "How the Ice Age Shaped New York," 5 June 2018

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