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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Adjective
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The highest point, a jagged cluster called the Bavella Needles, soars more than 6,000 feet.—
Sara Lieberman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2025 -
Now, an apologetic Martin, who says the damage to the bluff was unintentional, has won city of Miami approval for an unprecedented fix — hiring a skilled stonemason to recreate the missing top two-and-a-half feet of the exposed, naturally jagged rock outcropping.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Tackle dryness, fine lines, and uneven tone, while supporting your barrier.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 Jan. 2025
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The products effectively target signs of aging thanks to powerful formulas that contain ingredients like caffeine, antioxidants, vitamin E, vitamin F, and other proprietary blends that smooth uneven skin tone, dullness, and wrinkles.—
Taylor Lane,
Flow Space,
21 Jan. 2025
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How to merge the modern electric lifestyle with the outdoorsy, rugged ethos that defines Jeep as a brand, alongside the more recent addition of the internal-combustion Grand Wagoneer SUV's enormous luxury.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Ars Technica,
27 Jan. 2025
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Known for its relaxed chore coats and rugged chambray shirts, Drakes began in East London in 1977 and opened its Savile Row flagship in 2019.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Reed, who was challenged by Hurley after his stretch of rough outings, ripped an offensive rebound from the arms of Butler’s Pierre Brooks five minutes in and finished a layup.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
22 Jan. 2025
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Piñeiro should have a decent market, despite having a rough second half of the season.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Pebbly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pebbly. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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