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- [mahr-bling]
- /ˈmɑr blɪŋ/
- /ˈmɑːblɪŋ/
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- [mahr-bling]
- /ˈmɑr blɪŋ/
Definitions of marbling word
- noun marbling metamorphosed limestone, consisting chiefly of recrystallized calcite or dolomite, capable of taking a high polish, occurring in a wide range of colors and variegations and used in sculpture and architecture. 1
- noun marbling any variety of this stone: Carrara marble. 1
- noun marbling an object made of or carved from this stone, especially a sculpture: Renaissance marbles. 1
- noun marbling a piece of this stone: the fallen marbles of Roman ruins. 1
- noun marbling (not in technical use) any of various breccias or other stones that take a high polish and show a variegated pattern. 1
- noun marbling a marbled appearance or pattern; marbling: The woodwork had a greenish marble. 1
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Origin of marbling
First appearance:
before 1680 One of the 48% oldest English words
First recorded in 1680-90; marble + -ing1
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Parts of speech for Marbling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
marbling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for marbling
verb marbling
- streak — a long, narrow mark, smear, band of color, or the like: streaks of mud.
- stipple — to paint, engrave, or draw by means of dots or small touches.
- speck — a small spot differing in color or substance from that of the surface or material upon which it appears or lies: Specks of soot on the window sill.
- soil — the act or fact of soiling.
- splotch — a large, irregular spot; blot; stain; blotch.
Antonyms for marbling
Top questions with marbling
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