pebble

  1. Noun.  A small stone.
  2. Noun.  (geology) A rock fragment between 4 and 64 millimetres in diameter (especially a naturally rounded one).
  3. Noun.  (curling) A small droplet of water intentionally sprayed on the ice that cause irregularities on the surface.
  4. Verb.  To pave with pebbles.
  5. Verb.  (curling) To deposit water droplets on the ice. e.g. to pebble the ice between games.

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