Definition of Pebble. Meaning of Pebble. Synonyms of Pebble
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Definition of Pebble
Pebble Pebble Peb"ble, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Pebbled; p. pr. & vb. n.
Pebbling.]
To grain (leather) so as to produce a surface covered with
small rounded prominences.
Pebble Pebble Peb"ble, n. [AS. papolst[=a]n; cf. L. papula pimple,
mote. See Stone.]
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.
Pebble powder, slow-burning gunpowder, in large cubical
grains.
Scotch pebble, varieties of quartz, as agate, chalcedony,
etc., obtained from cavities in amygdaloid.