nounπShareSmall fragments of rock, used for laying on the beds of roads and railways, and as ballast."The construction crew spread gravel on the new road section to improve its surface. "materialgeologyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA type or grade of small rocks, differentiated by mineral type, size range, or other characteristics."The children spread the gravel on the driveway to make it smoother for riding their bikes. "geologymaterialnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA particle from 2 to 64 mm in diameter, following the Wentworth scale"The children played on the gravel path near the school. "geologymaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareKidney 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."The doctor diagnosed the patient with gravel, a painful condition caused by small stones in the kidneys. "medicinephysiologydiseasebodyorganChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo apply a layer of gravel to the surface of a road, etc."The road crew will gravel the new section of the bike path next week. "materialbuildingenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo puzzle or annoy"The confusing instructions on the homework assignment gravely the students. "attitudeemotioncharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo run (as a ship) upon the gravel or beach; to run aground; to cause to stick fast in gravel or sand."The small sailboat gravelled on the shallow, sandy beach. "nauticalsailingvehicleoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo check or stop; to embarrass; to perplex."The unexpected question about her future career gravelled her; she didn't know what to say. "attitudecommunicationwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hurt or lame (a horse) by gravel lodged between the shoe and foot."The farrier had to gravel the horse's foot because a stone had lodged between the shoe and the hoof. "animalmedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
