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 marble marble /ˈmɑːrbəl/

noun

  1. () A hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material  ( marble )
    a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
     The statue of David was carved from a single block of white marble
    The statue of David was carved from a single block of white marble
  2. () A small ball of glass that is used in various games  ( marble )
    a small ball of glass that is used in various games
     Children gathered in the park to play a game with their favorite marbles.
    Children gathered in the park to play a game with their favorite marbles.
  3. A sculpture carved from marble  ( marble )
    a sculpture carved from marble

verb

  1. (handicraft) paint or stain like marble  ( marble )
    (handicraft) paint or stain like marble
     Marble paper
    marble paper