marbling: Meaning and Definition of

mar•bling

1. the act, process, or art of coloring or staining in imitation of variegated marble.
2. an appearance like that of variegated marble.
3. the intermixture of fat with lean in a cut of meat, which contributes to flavor and tenderness.
4. marblelike decoration on the paper edges, lining, or binding boards of a book.