Gravel: meaning, definitions and examples

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gravel

 

[ หˆษกrรฆvษ™l ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

on the road

Small stones and pebbles, often used to surface roads and paths.

Synonyms

crushed rock, pebbles, stones.

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Word Description / Examples
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.

  • The driveway is covered in gravel to prevent mud
  • We walked along a gravel path through the park
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.

  • The children collected colorful pebbles from the beach
  • Pebbles are used to create a decorative feature in the garden
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.

  • We built a small wall using stones from the river
  • Large stones were used to create a beautiful rock garden
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.

  • They used crushed rock as a base layer for the new road
  • Crushed rock is ideal for creating a stable foundation for a building

Examples of usage

  • The driveway was covered in gravel.
  • She slipped on the loose gravel.
  • We need to add more gravel to the path.
Context #2 | Verb

construction

To cover with gravel.

Synonyms

cover, pave, surface.

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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.

  • The garden path was covered with gravel.
  • We need more gravel for the driveway.
pave

Specifically refers to covering a road, walkway, or surface with a solid material like asphalt or concrete. Common in construction and urban development.

  • They paved the old dirt road to make it more accessible.
  • The city plans to pave the sidewalks next year.
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.

  • The surface of the table was very smooth.
  • After the road was surfaced, it was much easier to drive on.
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.

  • Please cover the dishes with lids.
  • Her job is to cover breaking news stories.

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cascalho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคœเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kies

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kerikil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะฐะฒั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผwir

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ ‚ๅˆฉ (ใ˜ใ‚ƒใ‚Š)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gravier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ grava

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงakฤฑl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž๊ฐˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุตู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกtฤ›rk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกtrk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ พ็Ÿณ (lรฌshรญ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gramoz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรถl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะธั‹ั€ัˆั‹า› ั‚ะฐั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ แƒ”แƒจแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงฤฑnqฤฑl

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

See also: engrave, grave, gravely, graveyard, gravy.

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.