HyperDic: marbles

English > 2 senses of the word marbles:
NOUNactmarblesa children's game played with little balls made of a hard substance (as glass)
cognitionmarbles, witsthe basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
marbles > pronunciation
Soundsmaa'rbahlz
Rhymesannals ... Urals: 44 rhymes with ahlz...
English > marbles: 2 senses > noun 1, act
MeaningA children's game played with little balls made of a hard substance (as glass).
Broaderchild's gameA game / game enjoyed / enjoyed by children
Spanishballas, canica
Catalanbales
English > marbles: 2 senses > noun 2, cognition
MeaningThe basic human power of intelligent thought and perception.
Example "he still had all his marbles and was in full possession of a lively mind"
Synonymwits
BroaderintelligenceThe ability to comprehend

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