pebble

Definition

  • noun: a small, round stone
  • noun: a small usually rounded stone especially when worn by the action of water
  • verb: to pelt with 'pebbles'
  • synonyms: pebblestone, stone, chuckie

Examples

  • a 'pebbly' beach [=a beach with many pebbles]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - l'll talk you through the rest. - Okay. Go on. lt'll be a piece of kelp. - Nicely done. Can you hear me? - Yeah. Here comes the pebble. Now, do you see a small opening? lnside it, you'll see a rotating fan. Very carefully, wedge that pebble into the fan to stop it turning. Careful, Sharkbait. (..)
    2003 Finding Nemo
  • (..) Me? - You see that filter? - Yeah. You're the only one who can get in and out of that thing. We need you to take a pebble inside there and jam the gears. You do that and this tank's going to get filthier by the minute. Soon the dentist will have to clean the tank. (..)
    2003 Finding Nemo