Cobbled Meaning in English
word · lemma: cobble
ˈkɑbəɫd
KAH-buhld
kˈɒbəld
KOB-uhld
Definition
Made with cobblestones, usually referring to streets or surfaces that are covered in small, rounded stones set closely together.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as an adjective before 'streets', 'roads', or 'paths' ('cobbled streets'). It indicates an old-fashioned or European atmosphere. Rarely used for modern roads. Don't confuse with 'cobbler' (shoe repairer).
Spanish: empedradoPortuguese (BR): calçado com paralelepípedos - empedradoPortuguese (PT): calçado com paralelepípedos - empedradoChinese (Simplified): 用鹅卵石铺成的Chinese (Traditional): 用鵝卵石鋪成的Hindi: कंकड़-पत्थर से बनाArabic: مرصوف بالحجارةBengali: পাথরের খণ্ডে বাঁধানো - কঙ্কর সংবলিতRussian: брусчатый - мощёныйJapanese: 石畳の - 石を敷き詰めたVietnamese: lát đá cuộiKorean: 자갈이 깔린Turkish: kaldırım taşlı - taş döşeliUrdu: پتھر کی سلوں سے بنا ہواIndonesian: berbatu - berbatu bulat
Example Sentences
We walked down the cobbled street.
basic
The old town has many cobbled roads.
basic
She tripped on the uneven cobbled path.
basic
Cars make a lot of noise driving on cobbled streets.
natural
Tourists love the charming cobbled lanes in the city center.
natural
I twisted my ankle running across the cobbled square.
natural