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    gravel
    /ˈɡravl/

    noun

    • 1. a loose aggregation of small water-worn or pounded stones.
    • 2. aggregations of crystals formed in the urinary tract.

    verb

    • 1. cover (an area of ground) with gravel: "they gravelled the road"
    • 2. make (someone) angry or annoyed: informal US "the strike was badly organized and it gravelled him to involve himself in it"

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  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGRAVEL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Gravel is a noun that means small, rounded stones, often mixed with sand. Learn how to use gravel in sentences, see collocations and translations, and explore related words and phrases.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › GravelGravel - Wikipedia

    The technical definition of gravel varies by region and by area of application. Many geologists define gravel simply as loose rounded rock particles over 2 mm (0.079 in) in diameter, without specifying an upper size limit.

  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › gravelGravel Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the noun, verb, and adjective meanings of gravel, as well as its synonyms, examples, and word history. Gravel is a loose deposit of small rock fragments or a surface covered with them.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › gravelGRAVEL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Gravel is small, rounded stones, often mixed with sand. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, such as road surfaces, beaches, or rivers, with examples and translations.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGRAVEL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Gravel is a loose mixture of small stones or pebbles, often used for paths or driveways. It can also refer to small calculi in the kidneys or bladder, or to a verb meaning to cover with gravel or to confuse.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitiongravel noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

    Learn the meaning of gravel, a noun for small stones used for paths, roads or gardens. See examples, synonyms and word origin from Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › gravelGravel - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Gravel is very small, irregular pieces of rock and stone. Your gravel driveway might crunch under your boots as you walk to the mailbox. Roads, paths, walkways, and yards are all sometimes paved with gravel, which is a relatively inexpensive material to use for marking areas and preventing the growth of weeds and other plants.