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gravel

/ˈɡɹævəl/

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noun

Small fragments of rock, used for laying on the beds of roads and railways, and as ballast.

Examples :

"The construction crew spread gravel on the new road section to improve its surface. "

material geology environment

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noun

A type or grade of small rocks, differentiated by mineral type, size range, or other characteristics.

Examples :

"The children spread the gravel on the driveway to make it smoother for riding their bikes. "

geology material nature

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noun

A particle from 2 to 64 mm in diameter, following the Wentworth scale

Examples :

"The children played on the gravel path near the school. "

geology material

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noun

Kidney stones; a deposit of small calculous concretions in the kidneys and the urinary or gall bladder; also, the disease of which they are a symptom.

Examples :

"The doctor diagnosed the patient with gravel, a painful condition caused by small stones in the kidneys. "

medicine physiology disease body organ

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verb

To apply a layer of gravel to the surface of a road, etc.

Examples :

"The road crew will gravel the new section of the bike path next week. "

material building environment

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verb

To puzzle or annoy

Examples :

"The confusing instructions on the homework assignment gravely the students. "

attitude emotion character mind

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verb

To run (as a ship) upon the gravel or beach; to run aground; to cause to stick fast in gravel or sand.

Examples :

"The small sailboat gravelled on the shallow, sandy beach. "

nautical sailing vehicle ocean

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verb

To check or stop; to embarrass; to perplex.

Examples :

"The unexpected question about her future career gravelled her; she didn't know what to say. "

attitude communication word

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verb

To hurt or lame (a horse) by gravel lodged between the shoe and foot.

Examples :

"The farrier had to gravel the horse's foot because a stone had lodged between the shoe and the hoof. "

animal medicine