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
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Origin and Etymology of pebble
Middle English pobble, from Old English papolstān, from papol- (of unknown origin) + stān stone
First Known Use: before 12th century
Other Geology Terms
anthracite, boulder, cwm, erratic, igneous, intrusive, mesa, sedimentary, silt, swale
1605
First Known Use of pebble
1605
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Definition of pebble for English Language Learners
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: a small, round stone; especially : one that has been made smooth by the movement of water
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