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Meaning of gravel in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɡrævəl/

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  1. 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. 2. cover with gravel

    Examples

    • « We gravelled the driveway »
  3. 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 »
  4. Classifying Adjective

    gravel

    Definitions

    1. unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound

    Examples

    • « a gravelly voice »

    Synonyms

    • cacophonous
    • cacophonic
  5. Noun

    gravel

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Old French, diminutive of grave (see grave)

    Definitions

    1. rock fragments and pebbles

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