1. (n.) A small roundish stone or bowlder; especially, a stone worn and rounded by the action of water; a pebblestone.

2. (n.) Transparent and colorless rock crystal; as, Brazilian pebble; -- so called by opticians.

3. (v. t.) To grain (leather) so as to produce a surface covered with small rounded prominences.

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