Definition of Gravel
Gravel
grav·el
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a mixture of coarse sand and small stones, often worn into rounded shapes by the action of water and used to cover the surfaces of paths and roads;
e.g. The hiking trail was covered with loose gravel, which made it slightly slippery.
(verb)
to cover a piece of ground by spreading a mixture of coarse sand and small stones (i.e. gravel) on it;
e.g. They helped me gravel the paths in the garden.
(verb)
(informal American) to make someone annoyed, irritated, or angry,
e.g. All of their questions started to gravel her, and she started to be rude in her answers.
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