marbling
[ mahr-bling ]
/ ˈmɑr blɪŋ /
noun
the act, process, or art of coloring or staining in imitation of variegated marble.
an appearance like that of variegated marble.
the intermixture of fat with lean in a cut of meat, which contributes to flavor and tenderness.
Bookbinding.
marblelike decoration on the paper edges, lining, or binding boards of a book.
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Definition for marbling (2 of 2)
marble
[ mahr-buh l ]
/ ˈmɑr bəl /
noun
adjective
verb (used with object), mar·bled, mar·bling.
to color or stain like variegated marble.
to apply a decorative pattern to (paper, the edges of a book, etc.) by transferring oil pigments floating on water.
Origin of marble
1150–1200; Middle English
marbel, dissimilated variant of Old English
marmel (in
marmelstān marble stone) < Latin
marmor < Greek
mármaros, akin to
marmaírein to sparkle
OTHER WORDS FROM marble
mar·bler, noun un·mar·bled, adjectiveExample sentences from the Web for marbling
British Dictionary definitions for marbling (1 of 2)
marbling
/ (ˈmɑːblɪŋ) /
noun
a mottled effect or pattern resembling marble
such an effect obtained by transferring floating colours from a bath of gum solution
the streaks of fat in lean meat
British Dictionary definitions for marbling (2 of 2)
marble
/ (ˈmɑːbəl) /
noun
verb
(tr)
to mottle with variegated streaks in imitation of marble
adjective
cold, hard, or unresponsive
white like some kinds of marble
See also
marbles
Derived forms of marble
marbled, adjective marbler, noun marbly, adjectiveWord Origin for marble
C12: via Old French from Latin
marmor, from Greek
marmaros, related to Greek
marmairein to gleam
Scientific definitions for marbling
marble
[ mär′bəl ]
A metamorphic rock consisting primarily of calcite and dolomite. Marble is formed by the metamorphism of limestone. Although it is usually white to gray in color, it often has irregularly colored marks due to the presence of impurities such as silica and clay. Marble is used especially in sculpture and as a building material.
Idioms and Phrases with marbling
marble
see have all one's buttons (marbles).