To Marble Meaning

John acts as if he doesn t have all his marbles.

To marble meaning. Limestone that is more or less crystallized by metamorphism that ranges from granular to compact in texture that is capable of taking a high polish and that is used especially in architecture and sculpture. A sculptural work in marble. All have marble not. Marble is a metamorphic rock composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals most commonly calcite or dolomite marble is typically not foliated although there are exceptions in geology the term marble refers to metamorphosed limestone but its use in stonemasonry more broadly encompasses unmetamorphosed limestone.

Entry 1 of 2 1 a. A type of very hard rock that has a pattern of lines going through it feels cold and can be. Something such as a piece of sculpture composed of or made from marble. Marble definition metamorphosed limestone consisting chiefly of recrystallized calcite or dolomite capable of taking a high polish occurring in a wide range of colors and variegations and used in sculpture and architecture.

Mcgraw hill dictionary of american idioms and phrasal verbs. In sculpture and architecture. Not to have all one s mental capacities. 2002 by the mcgraw hill companies inc.

Marble is commonly used for sculpture and as a building material.