English noun: marble | |||
1. | marble (substance) a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material | ||
Broader (hypernym) | rock, stone | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | verd antique, verde antique | ||
2. | marble (artifact) a small ball of glass that is used in various games | ||
Broader (hypernym) | ball | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | shooter, taw | ||
3. | marble (artifact) a sculpture carved from marble | ||
Broader (hypernym) | sculpture | ||
English verb: marble | |||
1. | marble (creation) paint or stain like marble | ||
Samples | Marble paper. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | stain | ||
Domain category | handicraft | ||