Definition
Definition of marbles - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
gamessmall glass balls used in children's games
- He collected colorful marbles for his game.
2.
toygame played with small glass balls
- They played marbles during recess.
3.
- He felt like he was losing his marbles.
4.
motor racingTECH. US bits of rubber from race car tiresTECH. US
- The track was covered in marbles after the race.
Images of marbles
game played with small glass balls 
bits of rubber from race car tires
Expressions with marbles
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become unable to think clearly or behave in a normal way
After months without sleep, he began to lose his marbles completely.
the ultimate goal or objective
The championship is all the marbles for the team.
be mentally sound and not crazy
Despite his age, he still has all his marbles.
become mentally unstable or irrational
After the long meeting, he seemed to lose his marbles.
become mentally unstable or act in a very foolish way
After the scandal, he completely lost his marbles in public.
act in a very foolish way
If you quit without notice, you've lost your marbles.
speaking in a way that's hard to understand
He spoke like he had a mouthful of marbles.
leave a situation due to frustration or disagreement
After the argument, he decided to take his marbles back.
be mentally sound and competent
Do you really have all your marbles if you trust that stranger?
make someone act irrationally or foolishly
The stress of the job knocked her marbles loose, leading to poor decisions.
Origin of marbles
Greek, marmaros (shining stone)
Terms with marbles included in their meaning
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board game
game moving marbles across a star-shaped board
board game
game for one person with pegs or marbles
games
board game played with marbles or pegs
games
the line from which players shoot in marbles
similar stones
various similar marbles or stones
Examples of marbles in a sentence
She lost three marbles in the game. The children collected marbles of various colors. He lost his favorite marbles in the game. She feared she was losing her marbles. After the stress, he questioned his marbles. Drivers must avoid marbles to maintain control.
Marbles on the track can cause skidding.
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- French:billes, marbres, ...
- German:Murmeln, Klicker, ...
- Italian:biglie, gioco delle biglie, ...
- Spanish:canicas, cabeza, ...
- Portuguese:berlindes, juízo, ...
- Chinese:玻璃弹珠, 弹珠游戏, ...
- Japanese:ビー玉, マーブル, ...
- Arabic:كُرات زُجاجية, كُرَات زُجَاجِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:גּוּלוֹת, מִשְׂחַק גּוּלוֹת, ...
- Russian:шарики, рассудок, ...
- Ukrainian:скляні кульки, кульки, ...
- Hindi:कंचे, काँच की गोलियाँ, ...
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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