Pebble

Definitions

1. A small stone, especially one rounded by the action of water.
   countable, uncountable
2. A particle from 4 to 64 mm in diameter, following the Wentworth scale.
   countable, uncountable
3. A small droplet of water intentionally sprayed on the ice that cause irregularities on the surface.
   countable, uncountable
4. Transparent and colourless rock crystal.
   countable, uncountable
5. A form of slow-burning gunpowder in large cubical grains.
   countable, uncountable
6. A small piece of crack cocaine.
   countable, slang, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Then let⟳ the pebbles on the hungry beach Fillip the stars;”

“And trifles for choice matters, worth a sponge; As children gathering pebbles on the shore.”

“Brazilian pebble”

“You ain't got your Glock for the summer / And you ain't gonna pop for your gunner / You ain't in the whip with them pebbles (Nah) / You ain't on the strip⟳ with the rebels (Nah)”

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