marble

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈmɑː.bəl/

Noun

uncountable countable in-plural

(uncountable, petrology) A metamorphic rock of crystalline limestone. / (countable, games) A small ball used in games, originally of marble but now usually of glass or ceramic.

Japanese Meaning

結晶性石灰岩からなる変成岩 / 小さい球。もともとは大理石で作られていたが、ゲームなどで使用される（現在は通常、ガラスや陶器製）。

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Google Translation / DeepL Translation

彫刻家は、そのきめの細かさと繊細な表現を保つ能力のため、依頼作品に大理石の塊を選んだ。

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Sense（1）

(uncountable, petrology) A metamorphic rock of crystalline limestone.

Open thy marble jaws, O tomb / And hide me, earth, in thy dark womb.

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Sense（2）

(countable, games) A small ball used in games, originally of marble but now usually of glass or ceramic.

Sense（3）

(in the plural, archaeology) Statues made from marble.

The Elgin Marbles were originally part of the temple of the Parthenon.

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marbles

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