Marbles (Noun)
Meaning 1
The basic human power of intelligent thought and perception; "he used his wits to get ahead"; "I was scared out of my wits"; "he still had all his marbles and was in full possession of a lively mind".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
A children's game played with little balls made of a hard substance (as glass).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The kids played a game of marbles in the park during recess.
- She kept her favorite marbles in a small cloth bag in her desk drawer.
- The store sold all sorts of colorful marbles in a big jar by the checkout counter.
- After losing his best shooter, Timmy quit playing marbles with his friends.
- A lost box of marbles was found under the porch and returned to its owner.