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Definition of marbled - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
mixed appearancemixed or blended in a way that resembles marble
- The cake had a marbled texture with swirls of chocolate and vanilla..
2.
meatTECH. interlaced with fatTECH.
- The steak was perfectly marbled for grilling.
Expressions with marbled
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any Melanargia butterfly with panelled black-and-white wings
We spotted a marbled white resting on a grass blade.
Origin of marbled
Old French, marbre (marble)
Terms with marbled included in their meaning
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stationery
notebook with a marbled black-and-white cover
animal appearance
small North American skunk with a marbled black and white coat
meat
boneless cut from the cow's rib section, tender and marbled
animals
dog with a marbled blue-gray coat pattern
medical
skin condition with a marbled appearance
ornithology
bird with a wide mouth and marbled feathers
appearance
dipterous fly with marbled wings found in many regions
surface craft
decorative technique applying color with twisted fabric to create marbled patterns
cuisine
premium marbled beef from specific Japanese cattle breeds
Examples of marbled in a sentence
Her notebook had a marbled cover with shades of blue and green. The roast was marbled, enhancing its flavor. Marbled beef is often preferred for its tenderness.
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- French:marbré, persillé, ...
- German:marmoriert, ...
- Italian:marmorizzato, marezzata, ...
- Spanish:jaspeado, veteado, ...
- Portuguese:mesclado, ...
- Chinese:大理石纹理的, 大理石纹的, ...
- Japanese:マーブル模様の, 霜降りの, ...
- Arabic:رُخامِيّ, مُعَرَّق, ...
- Hebrew:מְשֻׁיָּשׁ, מְשׁוּיִשׁ, ...
- Russian:мраморный, ...
- Ukrainian:мармуровий, ...
- Hindi:संगमरमरी, वसा युक्त, ...
Definition of marble - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
gamesmall glass ball used in children's games
- He won the game with his favorite marble.
2.
building stonemetamorphic calcite or dolomite rock, valued for sculpture and construction
- They chose marble for the statue and the lobby walls.
3.
artsculptures made from marble rock
- The museum displayed ancient marbles.
Adjective
1.
appearancemade from smooth veined stone used in statues
- The statue had a marble finish.
2.
emotioncold hard or unfeeling
- She gave him a marble stare.
Verb
1.
artgive a streaked appearance like marble
- The artist marbled the paper for the book cover.
2.
cookingadd thin fat streaks through meat to improve juiciness
- The butcher marbled the beef for better flavor.
Images of marble
small glass ball used in children's games
Expressions with marble
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not intelligent or quick-witted
He solved the puzzle? He's sharp as a marble!
small green glass ball used in games
He won a green marble in the game.
cake with light and dark batters mixed
The marble cake had a perfect blend of flavors.
paper with a swirled pattern resembling marble
She wrapped the gift in beautiful marble paper..
mild cheese with white and orange marbling
I made a sandwich with marble cheese.
person who speaks unclearly
She is such a marble mouth when she's nervous.
white or blue-grey marble quarried in Carrara, Italy
The sculptor chose Carrara marble for its fine quality and luster..
covered on the outside with marble stone
The marble-clad lobby looked very elegant.
having a floor made from marble
The marble-floored lobby looked very elegant.
inherited disorder with increased bone density
Doctors diagnosed the child with marble bones disease.
man-made building material made to look and function like marble stone
The countertop was made from artificial marble instead of natural stone.
type of marble with onion-like layers
The columns were made of cipollino marble.
bird with a wide mouth and marbled feathers
The marble frogmouth blends well into the forest.
type of calcareous stone resembling onyx
The onyx marble vase was a centerpiece in the museum's collection..
Origin of marble
Greek, marmaros (shining stone)
Examples of marble in a sentence
The marble rolled under the couch and disappeared. The floor was paved with white and gray marble. The artist preferred marble for its durability and smooth finish. The gallery acquired two Roman marbles this year. Restorers carefully cleaned the damaged marbles. The kitchen had marble countertops.
The building featured marble columns. His marble demeanor made negotiations difficult. The marble expression on her face revealed nothing. She marbled the fabric for the dress. He marbled the canvas to create texture. She learned to marble the pork for a special dish. Marbling the steak enhances its taste and texture.
View all translations of marble
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- French:bille, marbré, ...
- German:Murmel, marmoriert, ...
- Italian:biglia, di marmo, ...
- Spanish:canica, marmóreo, ...
- Portuguese:berlinde, de mármore, ...
- Chinese:弹珠, 大理石的, ...
- Japanese:ビー玉, 大理石のような, ...
- Arabic:بِلْيَة, رُخامي, ...
- Hebrew:גוּלָה, שִׁישִׁי, ...
- Russian:стеклянный шарик, мраморный, ...
- Ukrainian:кулька, мармуровий, ...
- Hindi:कंचा, संगमरमर का, ...
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