Pebble

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈpÉ›b.É™l/
• Rhymes: -É›bÉ™l

Full definition of pebble

Noun

1. A small stone, especially one rounded by the action of water.
• Shakespearethe pebbles on the hungry beach
• Miltonchildren gathering pebbles on the shore
2. (geology) A particle from 4 to 64 mm in diameter, following the Wentworth scale
3. (curling) A small droplet of water intentionally sprayed on the ice that cause irregularities on the surface.
4. Transparent and colourless rock crystal.Brazilian pebble

Verb

1. To pave with pebbles.
2. (curling) To deposit water droplets on the ice. e.g. to pebble the ice between games.