What is the meaning of marbles?

noun

  • A hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material.
  • A small ball of glass that is used in various games.
  • A sculpture carved from marble.
  • A children's game played with little balls made of a hard substance (as glass. )
  • The basic human power of intelligent thought and perception.
    • usage: "he used his wits to get ahead"; "I was scared out of my wits"; "he still had all his marbles and was in full possession of a lively mind"

verb

  • Paint or stain like marble.
    • usage: "marble paper"
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