Definition
Definition of pearling - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
grain processingTECH. removing the outer layer from grain by polishingTECH.
- Pearling makes barley smoother and easier to cook.
2.
pearl huntingTECH. searching for natural pearls in oysters or musselsTECH.
- Pearling was a major industry in coastal towns.
Adjective
1.
appearanceRare resembling pearls in appearance or qualityRare
- The dress had a pearling sheen.
2.
pearl productionTECH. related to the process of pearl productionTECH.
- The pearling industry has seen significant advancements in recent years.
Origin of pearling
Middle English, perle (pearl)
Examples of pearling in a sentence
After pearling, the grain loses some bran but keeps a pleasant bite. Pearling divers needed permits before harvesting oysters in the lagoon. After weeks of pearling, they found only a few usable pearls. The necklace had a pearling glow under the lights. Her skin had a pearling quality in the moonlight. Pearling techniques have evolved over the decades.
The pearling process requires a lot of patience and skill.
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- French:polissage, nacré, ...
- German:Perlierung, perlenartig, ...
- Italian:perlatura, perlaceo, ...
- Spanish:pulido, nacarado, ...
- Portuguese:polimento, perolado, ...
- Chinese:去皮碾磨, 珍珠般的, ...
- Japanese:精麦, 真珠のような, ...
- Arabic:تَقْشِير, لُؤْلُؤِي, ...
- Hebrew:קִלוּף, פְּנִינִי, ...
- Russian:шлифование, жемчужный, ...
- Ukrainian:полірування зерна, перламутровий, ...
- Hindi:पर्लिंग, मोती जैसी, ...
Definition of pearl - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
jewelry materialhard shiny sphere formed inside some saltwater or freshwater mollusks
- She wore a necklace adorned with a single large pearl..
2.
valuesomething precious or valuable
- His advice was a pearl of wisdom.
3.
colorTECH. pale greyish-white colorTECH.
- The walls were painted a soft pearl.
4.
typographyDated size of printer's type, about 5 pointDated
- The book was printed in pearl type.
Adjective
1.
materialmade of or resembling pearls
- She wore a pearl necklace to the gala.
2.
appearancehaving a rounded, iridescent form or color
- She wore a pearl dress to the party.
Verb
1.
shapesform into small round shapes like pearls
- The dew pearled on the grass early in the morning..
2.
decorationadorn with pearls or mother-of-pearl
- She decided to pearl the dress for the wedding.
3.
surfingTECH. sink the nose of a surfboard into waterTECH.
- He accidentally pearled during the wave takeoff.
Images of pearl
hard shiny sphere formed inside some saltwater or freshwater mollusks 
something precious or valuable
Expressions with pearl
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person who collects pearls from oysters underwater
The pearl diver spent hours searching the seabed for oysters..
thirtieth wedding anniversary celebration
They celebrated their pearl wedding with a big party.
insightful saying or advice considered valuable
She shared a pearl of wisdom about life.
exceptionally admirable woman among others
She is truly a pearl among women in our community.
something extremely valuable or precious
Her friendship is a pearl of great price.
of a pale gray color with a slight bluish tinge
The walls were painted a soft pearl gray that complemented the modern decor..
jewelry made of pearls strung together
She wore a pearl necklace to the gala.
shade of white resembling pearls
She chose a pearl white dress for the wedding.
pale gray shade with bluish tone and soft shiny look
She chose pearl grey curtains to brighten the room subtly.
material from the shell used in jewelry
She wore a necklace made of pearl shell.
barley grains with husk and bran removed and polished
Pearl barley is used in soups and stews.
small onion with a sweeter taste than common onions
She added pearl onions to the stew for extra flavor.
small chewy balls made from tapioca starch
She added tapioca pearls to her bubble tea.
pearl made by putting a small object in an oyster
She wore a necklace of cultivated pearls.
something resembling this material in appearance
The sky at dawn had a mother-of-pearl glow..
pearl created by human intervention in mollusks
She wore a necklace adorned with cultured pearls..
widely grown tall grass with pearly seeds used for food or fodder
Pearl millet is used for making bread and feeding cattle.
small round balls from cassava starch used in drinks or desserts
Pearl tapioca is used in bubble tea and puddings.
tea-based drink with chewy tapioca balls
We ordered pearl tea with extra tapioca pearls.
person who reacts dramatically when easily shocked or offended
The pearl-clutcher gasped loudly at the mild joke.
exaggerated shock or disapproval at something improper
Her pearl-clutching over the movie was amusing.
shell of the pearl-producing mollusk
She collected a beautiful pearl oyster shell on the beach.
very small gem, used in ornaments, often under a quarter grain
She stitched seed pearls onto the necklace for extra sparkle.
cultivated blister pearl with a hemispherical shape
She wore a necklace adorned with a large mabe pearl..
Origin of pearl
Latin, perla (pearl)
Examples of pearl in a sentence
He gave her a pair of pearl earrings. Her kindness was a pearl in the harsh world. The rare book was a pearl in his collection. She chose a pearl dress for the wedding. The designer used pearl fabric for the curtains. The document used pearl for footnotes.
Pearl type was chosen for the fine print. She bought a pearl bracelet for her mother. The bride's dress had pearl buttons down the back. The car had a pearl finish that shimmered. Her nails were painted in a pearl shade. Raindrops pearled on the windowpane during the storm. Sweat pearled on his forehead after the intense workout. The artisan decided to pearl the edges of the table. For the gala, they chose to pearl the accessories for added elegance. She pearled while trying to catch the big wave. The surfer pearled and lost his balance.
View all translations of pearl
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- French:perle, nacré, ...
- German:Perle, Perlen-, ...
- Italian:perla, perlaceo, ...
- Spanish:nácar, nacarado, ...
- Portuguese:pérola, perolado, ...
- Chinese:珍珠, 珍珠制的, ...
- Japanese:真珠, 真珠の, ...
- Arabic:لؤلؤة, لُؤلُؤي, ...
- Hebrew:פְּנִינָה, פְּנִינִי, ...
- Russian:жемчуг, перламутровый, ...
- Ukrainian:перлина, перловий матеріал, ...
- Hindi:मोती, मोती का, ...
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