gravel Synonyms
Another word for gravel
• noun (Context 1)
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 pebbles driveway."
• verb (Context 2)
To cover or lay the surface of something with small crushed stones.
"The city council decided to macadamize the muddy walking trail to improve accessibility during the rainy season."
• noun (Context 3)
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 calculus."
• verb (Context 4)
To annoy, irritate, or make someone angry.
"It really gravels me when people refuse to clean up after their dogs in the neighborhood."
Opposites of gravel
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of gravel varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: