marbling
marbling
Definition
mar·bling (mär′bliŋ)
noun
- the art or process of staining or veining like marble, as the decoration of book edges in marblelike patterns
- a streaked, veined, or mottled appearance like that of marble a marbling of fat in beef
marbling
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- include: This is currently being drawn up, but I am informed that it will not include marbling.
- have: I love this plant, not just for its lovely flowers, but for its leaves also, which have wonderful marbling on them.
Adjective modifier
- good: They may well want to get back to some good old-fashioned marbling.
Modifies a noun
- effect: I particularly enjoy the marbling effect created by the dye penetrating cracks in the wax.
Noun used with modifier
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