marble
Definition
- n. a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
- n. a small ball of glass that is used in various games
- n. a sculpture carved from marble
- v. paint or stain like marble
Word forms
- Present participle
- marbling
- Past tense
- marbled
- Third person singular
- marbles
- Past participle
- marbled
Example sentences
n.
The statue in the park is made of beautiful white marble.
a.
Her expression was as cold as marble when she heard the news.