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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“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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