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Definition of pebbly

pebbly

/ˈpɛb.li/
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• adjective

1

Covered with, containing, or abounding in small, smooth, rounded stones.

Example

"We walked barefoot along the pebbly shore of the mountain lake."

2

Having a rough, uneven, or granular surface texture resembling small stones.

Example

"The craftsman selected a thick piece of leather with a distinct, pebbly grain for the boots."

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• Rhymes for pebbly

• Nearby Words

peaty
pebble
pebbled
pebbly
pec
pecan
peccary

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the noun pebble (from Old English papolstan, meaning 'pebble-stone') plus the adjectival suffix -y.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pebbly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pebbly
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