cobbles

CEFRB2

/ˈkɑbəl/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Small rounded stones used to make a road or surface.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    third-person singular simple present indicative of cobble

Examples

  • The old cobbles in the streets have gradually been substituted by asphalt in all cities.

  • The cobbles lie dormant beneath a layer of asphalt.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1

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Question 1 · Quick check

The old street was paved with uneven blank that made walking difficult.

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