pebbly

adjective

Definition of pebblynext
as in jagged
not having a level or smooth surface a jerky ride on a pebbly road the rubber handles have a pebbly texture that makes them easier to grip when they are wet

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pebbly
  1. jagged
  2. uneven
  3. rugged
  4. rough
Adjective
  • The result was about 70 pairs of irregular, jagged teeth.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024
  • There are always twists, turns, and jagged edges on the road to happily ever after.
    Dana Feldman, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
Definition of jagged
Adjective
  • The move relegates Miller Moss to a reserve role after nine uneven starts this season.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
  • But the reality has been far more sluggish, marked by incremental progress and uneven adoption.
    Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of uneven
Adjective
  • Rather than ascending the peak itself, William opted for a more intimate experience along the coastal foothills, a scenic spot known for its sweeping ocean views and rugged terrain.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • With much of its rugged terrain a hindrance to agriculture, mercenaries became a primary export.
    Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of rugged
Adjective
  • What Klay Thompson’s return to the Bay really meant to him, the Warriors Curry, on a rough shooting night, took a charge on Jake LaRavia and then swiped Jaylen Wells in the backcourt before hitting a 3.
    Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Related Articles Clippers find something in reserve, rally past Spurs for 1st Intuit Dome win There are issues aplenty in Clippers’ rough six-game start Can James Harden carry these Clippers at 35?
    Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of rough
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