What is the difference between a rock and a pebble?

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Stones and rocks and boulders and pebbles are all the same things: rock material. The main difference is size. Stone is generally used for large amounts, rock is just the generic term, boulders are pieces of rock bigger than a foot across or so, and pebbles are smaller than 2.5 inches - roughly.

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