Lexic.us

Definition of Pebble

1. Noun. A small smooth rounded rock.

Definition of Pebble

1. n. A small roundish stone or bowlder; especially, a stone worn and rounded by the action of water; a pebblestone.

2. v. t. To grain (leather) so as to produce a surface covered with small rounded prominences.

Definition of Pebble

1. Noun. A small stone ¹

2. Noun. (geology) A particle from 4 to 64 mm in diameter, following the Wentworth scale ¹

3. Noun. (curling) A small droplet of water intentionally sprayed on the ice that cause irregularities on the surface. ¹

4. Verb. To pave with pebbles. ¹

5. Verb. (curling) To deposit water droplets on the ice. e.g. to pebble the ice between games. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Pebble

1. to cover with pebbles (small, rounded stones) [v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES]

Medical Definition of Pebble

1. 1. A small roundish stone or bowlder; especially, a stone worn and rounded by the action of water; a pebblestone. "The pebbles on the hungry beach." "As children gathering pebbles on the shore." (Milton) 2. Transparent and colourless rock crystal; as, Brazilian pebble; so called by opticians. Pebble powder, slow-burning gunpowder, in large cubical grains. Scotch pebble, varieties of quartz, as agate, chalcedony, etc, obtained from cavities in amygdaloid. Origin: AS. Papolstan; cf. L. Papula pimple, mote. See Stone. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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