noun
- A hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material.
- synonyms: marble
- A small ball of glass that is used in various games.
- synonyms: marble
- A sculpture carved from marble.
- synonyms: 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"
- synonyms: wits
verb
- Paint or stain like marble.
- usage: "marble paper"
- synonyms: marble
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