List of definitions for Marble

Marble is limestone that has been changed from a sedimentary rock to a crystalline one through high pressures under the surface of the Earth. Marble is much stronger than limestone, and can be polished to a shiny finish. It is frequently used for making statues from, and for making decorative features in buildings like floors and pillars from.

Marbles are small glass balls that are often colored, or have interesting patterns inside them. They can be used for a variety of children's games. They usually involve flicking one marble to hit another marble, or to knock it out of a circle drawn on the ground.