pebble-likeadj.

Brit.

/ˈpɛbl̩ lʌɪk/, U.S.

/ˈpɛbə(l) ˌlaɪk/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: pebble n., -like suffix.

Etymology: < pebble n. + -like suffix. Compare earlier pebbly adj.

Resembling a pebble. Also: resembling pebble glasses, thick-lensed.

ΚΠ

1854 N.Y. Jrnl. Pharmacy 261 A metallic mass is obtained, difficult to powder, and requiring the avoidance of blows of the pestle to prevent its condensation into solid shining pebble-like masses.

1862 R. F. Burton City of Saints (ed. 2) v. 246 The grounds are surrounded by a high wall of large pebble-like stones and mortar.

1960 C. Day Lewis Buried Day 220 His stony eyes behind pebble-like glasses.

1974 S. Clapham Greenhouse Bk. xvii. 179 Lithops. This family of ‘living stones’ are among the most fascinating of the succulents. The body of each one consists of a pair of closely united leaves, although these would hardly be recognised as such with their pebble-like appearance.

2001 Times (Nexis) 27 Aug. Instead of relying on very thick, pebble-like glasses to correct a patient's sight, it uses an intra-ocular lens.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2005; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	pebble-like
释义	pebble-likeadj. Brit. /ˈpɛbl̩ lʌɪk/, U.S. /ˈpɛbə(l) ˌlaɪk/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: pebble n., -like suffix. Etymology: < pebble n. + -like suffix. Compare earlier pebbly adj. Resembling a pebble. Also: resembling pebble glasses, thick-lensed. ΚΠ 1854 N.Y. Jrnl. Pharmacy 261 A metallic mass is obtained, difficult to powder, and requiring the avoidance of blows of the pestle to prevent its condensation into solid shining pebble-like masses. 1862 R. F. Burton City of Saints (ed. 2) v. 246 The grounds are surrounded by a high wall of large pebble-like stones and mortar. 1960 C. Day Lewis Buried Day 220 His stony eyes behind pebble-like glasses. 1974 S. Clapham Greenhouse Bk. xvii. 179 Lithops. This family of ‘living stones’ are among the most fascinating of the succulents. The body of each one consists of a pair of closely united leaves, although these would hardly be recognised as such with their pebble-like appearance. 2001 Times (Nexis) 27 Aug. Instead of relying on very thick, pebble-like glasses to correct a patient's sight, it uses an intra-ocular lens. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2005; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1854
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