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- Dictionarygravel/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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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.
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.
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.
Gravel definition: small stones and pebbles, or a mixture of these with sand.. See examples of GRAVEL used in a sentence.
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.
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.
Learn the meaning of gravel as a noun, with examples of usage and pronunciation. Gravel is small stones used for paths, roads, or gardens.
