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- Dictionarypebble/ˈpɛbl/
noun
- 1. a small stone made smooth and round by the action of water or sand: "a narrow pebble beach"
adjective
- 1. (of a spectacle lens) very thick and convex: informal "pebble glasses"
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PEBBLE definition: 1. a small smooth round stone, especially one found on a beach or in a river: 2. a small smooth…. Learn more.
PEBBLE meaning: 1. a small smooth round stone, especially one found on a beach or in a river: 2. a small smooth…. Learn more.
The meaning of PEBBLE is a small usually rounded stone especially when worn by the action of water. How to use pebble in a sentence.
A pebble is a clast of rock with a particle size of 4–64 mm (0.16–2.52 in) based on the Udden-Wentworth scale of sedimentology. Pebbles are generally considered larger than granules (2–4 mm (0.079–0.157 in) in diameter) and smaller than cobbles (64–256 mm (2.5–10.1 in) in diameter).
Pebble definition: a small, rounded stone, especially one worn smooth by the action of water.. See examples of PEBBLE used in a sentence.
n. 1. a. a small smooth rounded stone, esp one worn by the action of water. b. geology a rock fragment, often rounded, with a diameter of 4–64 mm and thus smaller than a cobble but larger than a granule. 2. (Minerals) a. a transparent colourless variety of rock crystal, used for making certain lenses.
Mar 2, 2024 · Pebbles are small, rounded rocks, typically ranging from a few millimeters to several centimeters in diameter. They are created through the natural process of erosion, in which rocks are worn down over time by water currents, tides, and wave action. Pebbles come in an astounding variety of colors, patterns, textures, and mineral compositions.
noun. 1. a. a small smooth rounded stone, esp one worn by the action of water. b. geology. a rock fragment, often rounded, with a diameter of 4–64 mm and thus smaller than a cobble but larger than a granule. 2. a. a transparent colourless variety of rock crystal, used for making certain lenses.
Pebbles are the small, round stones you might find on a beach. If you want a pet rock, a smooth pebble would be a good choice. A pebble beach might not be quite as soft underfoot as a sandy one, but pebbles tend to be smooth and rounded — unlike jagged-edged rocks.
Definition of pebble noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
