marble | ||
1. | [ noun ] (geology) a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material | |
Related terms: | rock verd_antique | |
2. | [ noun ] (games) a small ball of glass that is used in various games | |
Related terms: | ball taw | |
3. | [ verb ] (color) paint or stain like marble; of paper | |
Related terms: | stain spot handicraft | |
4. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 4470 | |
5. | [ noun ] (fine art) a sculpture carved from marble | |
Related terms: | sculpture | |
Similar spelling: |
marbles marbled marbleize marbleise Marable Marple marbling |