gravel
gravel Lexical Profile
gravel Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A loose aggregation of small water-worn or pounded stones, widely used for surfacing roads and paths.
"The tires crunched loudly as the car pulled into the long gravel driveway."
A medical condition characterized by the formation of small stony concretions in the kidneys or urinary tract.
"In the 18th century, many affluent gentlemen suffered severely from the gout and the gravel."
• verb
To cover or lay the surface of something with small crushed stones.
"The city council decided to gravel the muddy walking trail to improve accessibility during the rainy season."
American To annoy, irritate, or make someone angry.
"It really gravels me when people refuse to clean up after their dogs in the neighborhood."
• Rhymes for gravel
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old French 'gravele', a diminutive of 'grave' meaning coarse sand or seashore, likely of Celtic origin.
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