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Meaning of gravel in English
Pronunciation
/ˈɡrævəl/
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Verb
gravel
Definitions
1.
cause annoyance in
Examples
« disturb, especially by minor irritations »
« Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me »
« It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves »
2.
cover with gravel
Examples
« We gravelled the driveway »
3.
be a mystery or bewildering to
Examples
« This beats me! »
« Got me--I don't know the answer! »
« a vexing problem »
« This question really stuck me »
Classifying Adjective
gravel
Definitions
1.
unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound
Examples
« a gravelly voice »
Synonyms
cacophonous
cacophonic
Noun
gravel
Etymology
Middle English: from Old French, diminutive of grave (see grave)
Definitions
1.
rock fragments and pebbles