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gravelling

 

[ ˈgrævəlɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

road construction

Gravelling refers to the process of spreading gravel over a surface, typically a road or path, to create a stable, low-cost ground. This method is often utilized in areas where asphalt or concrete is too expensive or impractical. The gravel layer helps to improve drainage and provides a natural surface for vehicles and pedestrians. Gravelling is a common practice in rural areas, providing access to properties and facilitating transportation.

Synonyms

gravel, layer, surface

Examples of usage

  • They are gravelling the new access road.
  • The construction crew was busy gravelling the path.
  • After gravelling, the road was much more usable.

Translations

Translations of the word "gravelling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gravelamento

🇮🇳 गिट्टी डालना

🇩🇪 Kiesbelag

🇮🇩 penyebaran kerikil

🇺🇦 посипка гравієм

🇵🇱 wykładanie żwiru

🇯🇵 砂利敷き

🇫🇷 gravillonnage

🇪🇸 gravelado

🇹🇷 çakıl kaplama

🇰🇷 자갈 깔기

🇸🇦 تعبيد الحصى

🇨🇿 štěrkování

🇸🇰 štepané

🇨🇳 铺碎石

🇸🇮 polaganje gramoza

🇮🇸 grjótlagning

🇰🇿 қиыршық тас төсеу

🇬🇪 ქვიშის დადება

🇦🇿 çınqıl döşəmək

🇲🇽 cubrir con grava

Etymology

The word 'gravelling' comes from the noun 'gravel', which is derived from the Old French 'gravele', meaning small stones. This term traces its origins back to Latin 'gradus', meaning step, which exemplifies the idea of small, movable stones that provide a stepping surface. Gravelling as a practice has been used since ancient times, particularly in road building, where a stable, yet permeable surface was needed for transportation. Over time, gravelling has evolved, becoming associated with various construction and landscaping practices, especially as a cost-effective method for creating and maintaining driveways, paths, and rural roads. The use of gravel in construction is favored for its availability and versatility.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,484, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.