gravel

noun
UK: /ˈɡræv.əl/
US: /ˈɡræv.əl/

  1. Small, rounded stones often used to make paths or roads.

    1. The path was covered with gravel.
    2. We spread gravel on the driveway to fill the potholes and level the surface.

  2. A mixture of sand and small stones.

    1. They need gravel for the construction project.
    2. The riverbed was made up of sand, gravel, and larger rocks worn smooth over time.

Synonyms

aggregate
gravel transitive-verb

  1. To cover a surface with gravel.

    1. We will gravel the driveway next week.
    2. The city plans to gravel the unpaved roads in the neighborhood to reduce dust.
gravel transitive-verb

  1. Annoying or irritating someone.

    1. He really gravels me when he leaves the lights on.
    2. It gravels her to hear people complaining about minor inconveniences when others are suffering greatly.
gravel adjective

  1. Having a rough, low-pitched voice.

    1. He had a gravel voice due to his smoking habit.
    2. The old sailor's gravel voice told tales of many years spent at sea.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gravel" in English means: Small, rounded stones often used to make paths or roads., A mixture of sand and small stones..

The phonetic transcription of "gravel" is /ˈɡræv.əl/ in British English and /ˈɡræv.əl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gravel": aggregate.

Example usage of "gravel": "The path was covered with gravel.". More examples on the page.