I. ˈpe-bəl noun
Etymology: Middle English pobble, from Old English papolstān, from papol- (of unknown origin) + stān stone
Date: 14th century
1. : a small usually rounded stone especially when worn by the action of water
2. : transparent and colorless quartz : rock crystal
3. : an irregular, crinkled, or grainy surface
• peb·bly -b(ə-)lē adjective
II. transitive verb
( peb·bled ; peb·bling -b(ə-)liŋ)
Date: 1605
1. : to pelt with pebbles
2. : to pave or cover with pebbles or something resembling pebbles
3. : to grain (as leather) so as to produce a rough and irregularly indented surface