Gravel: meaning, definitions and examples
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gravel
[ หษกrรฆvษl ]
on the road
Small stones and pebbles, often used to surface roads and paths.
Synonyms
crushed rock, pebbles, stones.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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gravel |
Gravel is small, loose pieces of rock that are typically used for roads, paths, or as a construction material. It's common in driveways, garden paths, and as a base for paving slabs.
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pebbles |
Pebbles are small, smooth stones that are usually found on beaches or riverbeds. They are used decoratively in gardens, in aquarium substrates, or for crafts.
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stones |
Stones are larger pieces of rock that can vary in size and shape. They are often used in landscaping, for building walls, or as decorative elements in gardens. Stones can also refer to natural rock formations.
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crushed rock |
Crushed rock is stones that have been mechanically broken into small fragments. It's often used in construction or as a base material for roads and buildings. It's also used for drainage and as a filler material in various projects.
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Examples of usage
- The driveway was covered in gravel.
- She slipped on the loose gravel.
- We need to add more gravel to the path.
construction
To cover with gravel.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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gravel |
Typically used when talking about small stones used for pathways, driveways, or as a base for construction. Often used in outdoor and landscaping contexts.
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pave |
Specifically refers to covering a road, walkway, or surface with a solid material like asphalt or concrete. Common in construction and urban development.
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surface |
Used to refer to the top layer of something, or to cover an area to make it smooth. Applications can range from construction to everyday situations.
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cover |
General term for placing something over or on top of another to protect, conceal, or decorate. It can be used in a variety of contexts including physical covering or metaphorically.
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Examples of usage
- They decided to gravel the driveway.
- The workers will gravel the construction site.
Translations
Translations of the word "gravel" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cascalho
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคเคฐเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Kies
๐ฎ๐ฉ kerikil
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะฐะฒัะน
๐ต๐ฑ ลผwir
๐ฏ๐ต ็ ๅฉ (ใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท gravier
๐ช๐ธ grava
๐น๐ท รงakฤฑl
๐ฐ๐ท ์๊ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุตู
๐จ๐ฟ ลกtฤrk
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกtrk
๐จ๐ณ ็ พ็ณ (lรฌshรญ)
๐ธ๐ฎ gramoz
๐ฎ๐ธ mรถl
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะธััััา ัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแ แแจแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงฤฑnqฤฑl
๐ฒ๐ฝ grava
Etymology
The word 'gravel' originated from the Old French word 'gravele' which meant 'gravel or sand'. It has been used in the English language since the 15th century to refer to small stones or pebbles. Gravel has been commonly used for surfacing roads, driveways, and paths for centuries.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #4,551, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.
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