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(of leather) having a rough surface as the result of being treated with a patterned roller.

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Usage examples (4)
  • As I type, I have in my breast pocket a small, tan, pebble-grained leather Hermès notebook that neatly typifies the values Chavez and Dumas stress.
  • Everything about this five-door hatchback is uplifting, including the cool aluminum accented dashboard (with pebble-grained plastic to simulate leather).
  • Inside, the leatherette feels good enough to pass for the real thing, and the super contemporary dashboard is attractive with pebble-grained plastic and metallic gadgetry.
  • A rubber bladder is surrounded by pebble-grained leather with the characteristic laces to provide better grip.
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