pebble Meaning, Definition & Usage

Peb"ble noun

Etymology

AS. papolstan; cf. L. papula pimple, mote. See Stone.

Definitions

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." Shak.

   As children gathering pebbles on the shore. Milton.

2. Transparent and colorless rock crystal; as, Brazilian pebble; -- so called by opticians.

Peb"ble transitive verb

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Pebbled; present participle & verbal noun Pebbling

Definitions

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