Pebbly: meaning, definitions and examples

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pebbly

[ ˈpɛbli ]

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surface texture

Covered or containing many small, round stones.

Synonyms

gravelly, rocky, stone-strewn

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

Word origin

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.