marble

A noun referring to a hard crystalline metamorphic rock used for sculpture and building material, a small glass ball used in games, or a sculpture carved from marble.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее твёрдую кристаллическую метаморфическую породу, используемую для скульптуры и строительства, маленький стеклянный шарик для игр или скульптуру, вырезанную из мрамора.esSustantivo que designa una roca metamórfica cristalina y dura, usada en escultura y construcción; también, una pequeña bola de vidrio usada en juegos infantiles, o una escultura tallada en mármol.frNom désignant une roche métamorphique cristalline dure utilisée pour la sculpture et la construction, une petite bille de verre pour jouer, ou une sculpture taillée dans le marbre.deEin festes kristallines metamorphes Gestein, das für Skulpturen und im Bauwesen verwendet wird; eine kleine Glaskugel zum Spielen; oder eine aus Marmor gefertigte Skulptur.ptSubstantivo que designa uma rocha metamórfica cristalina dura, usada em esculturas e construção, uma pequena bola de vidro usada em jogos ou uma escultura feita de mármore.zh指一种坚硬结晶的变质岩，用于雕塑和建筑；也指儿童游戏用的小玻璃球，或由此类岩石雕成的雕塑作品。arاسم يشير إلى صخر كلسي متحول صلب يُستخدم في النحت والبناء، أو إلى كرة زجاجية صغيرة تُلعب بها، أو إلى تمثال منحوت من الرخام.

1. Metamorphic rock B1 formal

   A hard, crystalline metamorphic rock that can be polished to a high shine, commonly used in sculpture and construction.

   • The statue was carved from a single block of white marble.
   • The palace floors were made of polished marble.
   • Marble is often used for countertops and monuments.

   ruМраморesMármol (roca metamórfica)frmarbredeMarmorptMármorezh大理石arرخام

2. Small glass ball A2 informal

   A small, colorful ball made of glass, used in children's games.

   • The children played marbles in the schoolyard.
   • He lost his favorite blue marble under the sofa.
   • She collected marbles of different colors and patterns.

   ruШарикescanicafrbilledeMurmelptBolinha de gudezh弹珠arكرة زجاجية

   Synonyms: mibtaw

3. Marble sculpture B2 formal art

   A sculpture or artwork carved from marble.

   • The museum displayed an ancient marble from Greece.
   • Michelangelo's David is one of the most famous marbles in the world.
   • The gallery acquired a rare Roman marble.

   ruМраморная скульптураesEscultura de mármolfrMarbre (sculpture)deMarmorskulpturptEscultura em mármorezh大理石雕塑arمنحوتة رخامية

• marbles plural form
• marbles' possessive plural form
• marble's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to give something a streaked or mottled appearance resembling marble, often used in cooking or crafts.

ruГлагол, означающий придавать чему-либо полосатый или крапчатый вид, напоминающий мрамор, часто используется в кулинарии или ремёслах.esVerbo que significa dar a algo un aspecto veteado o moteado que recuerda al mármol, usado a menudo en cocina o artesanía.frVerbe signifiant donner à quelque chose un aspect veiné ou moucheté rappelant le marbre, souvent utilisé en cuisine ou en artisanat.deVerb, das bedeutet, etwas mit marmorähnlichen Streifen oder Flecken zu versehen, oft in der Küche oder im Handwerk verwendet.ptVerbo que significa dar a algo um aspecto listrado ou salpicado semelhante ao mármore, frequentemente usado na culinária ou em artesanato.zh动词，指使某物呈现类似大理石的条纹或斑驳外观，常用于烹饪或手工艺中（如给肉、纸或表面制造大理石花纹）。arفعل يعني إعطاء شيء ما مظهرًا مخططًا أو منقطًا يشبه الرخام، ويُستخدم غالبًا في الطهي أو الحرف اليدوية.

1. Paint or stain like marble B2 formal art

   To give a surface a veined or mottled appearance resembling marble, often by applying paint or stain in a special technique.

   • The artisan marbled the edges of the book with blue and gold.
   • She marbled the paper using a traditional floating technique.
   • The walls were marbled to imitate expensive stone.

   ruИмитировать мраморesJaspearfrmarbrerdeMarmor imitierenptImitar mármorezh仿大理石纹arتخمير الرخام

   Synonyms: grainmottlestainstriatevein

• marbled past participle
• marbled past simple
• marbling present participle
• marbles third person singular