verb intr.: To shoot a marble. noun: 1. A large marble used as a shooter. 2. A game of marbles, also known as ringtaw. 3. A line from which the players shoot marbles. verb tr.: 1. To prepare raw material for use. 2. To tan animal skin with alum and salt.
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