Definition of pebble - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
stonesmall stone rounded by water
- She picked up a pebble from the beach.
2.
geologyTECH. particle 4 to 64 mm in diameterTECH.
- The geologist examined the pebble under a microscope.
3.
curlingTECH. UK small droplet on curling iceTECH. UK
- The pebble affected the stone's path on the ice.
4.
- He was arrested with a pebble in his pocket.
Verb
1.
pavingUK pave a surface with small stonesUK
- They decided to pebble the garden path.
2.
craftTECH. give leather a grainy surfaceTECH.
- The artisan will pebble the leather for a textured finish.
3.
curlingTECH. deposit water droplets on curling iceTECH.
- The ice technician will pebble the rink before the match.
4.
graph theoryTECH. place a small marker on a graph vertex during gameplayTECH.
- In the game, you must pebble the vertex strategically.
Images of pebble
small stone rounded by water 
particle 4 to 64 mm in diameter 
small droplet on curling ice
Expressions with pebble
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small garden with arranged pebbles
They created a pebble garden in their backyard.
having a rough surface like small pebbles
The handbag was made of pebble-grained leather.
achieve mastery or succeed in a difficult challenge
He will snatch the pebble when he is ready.
rough plaster coating with pebbles
The cottage was covered in pebble dash, giving it a rustic look..
succulent plant resembling a stone
The pebble plant thrives in arid conditions.
Origin of pebble
Old English, papolstān (pebble-stone)
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Examples of pebble in a sentence
The child collected a pebble for her rock collection. He skipped the pebble across the lake's surface. A pebble lodged in his shoe made walking uncomfortable. The pebble on the ice needed smoothing. Players adjusted their strategy due to the pebble. He sold a pebble to an undercover officer.
The addict was desperate for just one more pebble. They plan to pebble the driveway next week. The artist decided to pebble the courtyard for texture. They pebble the leather to enhance its durability. Manufacturers pebble the material for a unique look. They pebble the ice to ensure smooth gameplay. Before each tournament, they pebble the curling sheets. You can pebble the graph to solve the puzzle. The rules allow you to pebble any vertex you choose.
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- French:galet, paver, ...
- German:Kieselstein, pflastern, ...
- Italian:ciottolo, pavimentare, ...
- Spanish:guijarro, pavimentar, ...
- Portuguese:seixo, pavimentar, ...
- Chinese:鹅卵石, 用鹅卵石铺, ...
- Japanese:小石, 小石で舗装する, ...
- Arabic:حَصَاة, رصف بالحصى, ...
- Hebrew:חַלּוּק אֶבֶן, לְרַצֵּף בַּחֲלוּקִים, ...
- Russian:галька, вымостить, ...
- Ukrainian:галька, вимостити, ...
- Hindi:कंकड़, कंकड़ बिछाना, ...
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