gravel — small stones and pebbles, or a mixture of these with sand
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: small stones and pebbles, or a mixture of these with sand
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡrævəl/
Example Sentences
- The wedding guests threw gravel instead of rice because the bride was on a diet.
- Construction workers will gravel the new parking area next week.
- His car made a crunching sound as it rolled over the gravel.
gravel
NOUN[/ˈɡrævəl/]
small stones and pebbles, or a mixture of these with sand
a construction worker pours a wheelbarrow full of small stones and pebbles onto the ground. The tiny rocks cascade downward and spread across the dirt surface below. As the stones settle, they form a rough textured layer of mixed pebbles and sand particles. Another worker nearby rakes the scattered material to create an even surface. small stones and pebbles, or a mixture of these with sand
On gravel paths where secrets travel, mysteries unravel!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old French 'gravele', originally referring to small rounded stones found on beaches that have been shaped smooth by wave action. The term gradually expanded to include small stones and pebbles found on land, eventually becoming the general term for loose aggregate material.
Breakdown
Old French 'gravele' (small stones) directly gives us 'gravel', with the diminutive suffix '-ele' indicating smaller or more fragmented stones, likely from a root related to 'grave' (coarse or rough).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The wedding guests threw gravel instead of rice because the bride was on a diet.”
“Construction workers will gravel the new parking area next week.”
“His car made a crunching sound as it rolled over the gravel.”
“The detective was graveled by the mysterious footprints in the gravel.”
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