Pebbly: meaning, definitions and examples

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pebbly

 

[ ˈpɛbli ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

surface texture

Covered or containing many small, round stones.

Synonyms

gravelly, rocky, stone-strewn.

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Word Description / Examples
pebbly

This word is best used to describe a surface or area covered with small, smooth stones. It's often associated with beaches or riversides.

  • The pebbly beach stretched for miles
  • Her footsteps made a soft crunch on the pebbly path
gravelly

This is appropriate for describing surfaces that are covered with small, loose stones or gravel. It's often used for driveways, paths, and roads.

  • The gravelly driveway was difficult to walk on in high heels
  • He loved the sound of the gravelly path under his tires
rocky

This term is used for areas filled with larger rocks or boulders, such as cliffs, mountainous regions, or rugged terrains.

  • The rocky mountain trails were challenging for even experienced hikers
  • The ship struggled to navigate the rocky shoreline
stone-strewn

This phrase is used to describe areas scattered with stones, giving a sense of disorder or messiness. It can be used for various scenarios, from natural landscapes to old fields.

  • The stone-strewn field made it difficult to cultivate crops
  • After the earthquake, the streets were stone-strewn and hard to pass through

Examples of usage

  • The beach was pebbly, making it uncomfortable to walk barefoot.
  • The path was pebbly, causing the bicycle ride to be bumpy.

Translations

Translations of the word "pebbly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pedregoso

🇮🇳 कंकरीला

🇩🇪 kiesig

🇮🇩 berkerikil

🇺🇦 гальковий

🇵🇱 żwirowy

🇯🇵 小石だらけの

🇫🇷 caillouteux

🇪🇸 pedregoso

🇹🇷 çakıllı

🇰🇷 조약돌이 많은

🇸🇦 مليء بالحصى

🇨🇿 oblázkový

🇸🇰 kamienkový

🇨🇳 多卵石的

🇸🇮 prodnat

🇮🇸 steinótt

🇰🇿 ұсақ тасқа толы

🇬🇪 კენჭიანი

🇦🇿 çınqıllı

🇲🇽 pedregoso

Etymology

The word 'pebbly' originated from the noun 'pebble', which comes from Middle English 'pibel', of obscure origin. Pebbles have been used for centuries by humans for various purposes, from tools and weapons to decoration. The adjective form 'pebbly' emerged to describe surfaces or areas covered with pebbles, commonly found on beaches, riverbanks, or paths.

See also: pebbles.