pebble
word
Definition
A small, smooth, round stone, usually found on beaches or riverbeds.
Usage & Nuances
'Pebble' refers to natural, small stones that are rounded and smoothed by water. Common phrases: 'pebble beach', 'as smooth as a pebble'. Not used for large rocks or sharp stones.
Spanish: guijarroPortuguese (BR): seixoPortuguese (PT): seixoChinese (Simplified): 鹅卵石Chinese (Traditional): 鵝卵石Hindi: कंकड़Arabic: حصاةBengali: কঙ্কর - ছোট মসৃণ পাথরRussian: галькаJapanese: 小石 - 小石ころVietnamese: sỏiKorean: 조약돌Turkish: çakıl taşıUrdu: کنکر - چھوٹا پتھرIndonesian: kerikil
Example Sentences
A pebble got stuck in my shoe.
basic
He found a smooth pebble near the river.
basic
Children like to skip pebbles on the lake.
basic
That beach is covered in tiny pebbles instead of sand.
natural
He tossed a pebble at my window to get my attention.
natural
I keep a lucky pebble in my pocket for good luck.
natural