Pronunciation: /ˈɡrævəl/
noun a loose aggregation of small water-worn or pounded stones
A1 The path was covered in gravel.
A2 She walked carefully on the gravel road.
B1 The driveway was made of gravel, giving it a rustic look.
B2 The sound of tires crunching on the gravel driveway could be heard from afar.
C1 The gravel used in construction projects must meet specific size and quality standards.
C2 The gravel pit supplied materials for various infrastructure projects in the region.
verb None
A1 The workers gravel the path in the park.
A2 I need to gravel the driveway before winter comes.
B1 He decided to gravel the backyard for a cleaner look.
B2 The construction crew will gravel the road next week.
C1 The landscaping company will gravel the entire property for a modern aesthetic.
C2 The city council approved a project to gravel all the main roads in the district.
adjective None
A1 The path was covered in gravel, making it difficult to walk.
A2 She wore gravel-colored shoes to match her outfit.
B1 The driveway was paved with gravel, giving it a rustic look.
B2 The artist used gravel textures in the background of the painting.
C1 The architect designed a modern building with a gravel facade.
C2 The interior designer chose a gravel wallpaper for the accent wall.
adverb None
A1 The path was covered in gravel, making it difficult to walk.
A2 She rode her bike carefully over the gravel road.
B1 The truck skidded on the gravel and almost overturned.
B2 The sound of gravel crunching under their feet echoed through the canyon.
C1 The driveway was lined with meticulously placed gravel, creating a serene atmosphere.
C2 The artist carefully arranged the gravel in intricate patterns to create a stunning work of land art.
pronoun None
A1 The gravel is rough.
A2 She walked on the gravel path.
B1 The driveway needs more gravel.
B2 The construction workers spread gravel on the road.
C1 The gravel used in landscaping is high quality.
C2 The gravel from the quarry was delivered yesterday.
preposition None
A1 I walked on the gravel path.
A2 The children played on the gravel playground.
B1 The car skidded on the gravel road.
B2 He spread gravel around the garden to prevent weeds.
C1 The construction workers used gravel as a base for the new road.
C2 The artist created a sculpture using gravel as a unique medium.
conjunction None
A1 I walked on gravel and then on grass.
A2 The road was covered in gravel, so we had to drive slowly.
B1 She wore sturdy boots to protect her feet from the sharp gravel.
B2 The gravel road wound through the forest, leading us to a beautiful lake.
C1 The gravel driveway crunched under the weight of the heavy truck.
C2 Despite the rain, the gravel path remained firm and easy to walk on.
interjection None
A1 Gravel! That hurt my foot.
A2 Gravel! I almost slipped on it.
B1 Gravel! I wish they would pave this road.
B2 Gravel! It's making my car all dirty.
C1 Gravel! I can't believe they haven't fixed this path yet.
C2 Gravel! This construction site is causing so much dust.
article None
A1 The gravel driveway is easy to maintain.
A2 She walked carefully on the gravel path to avoid slipping.
B1 The workers spread gravel on the construction site to create a stable foundation.
B2 The sound of tires crunching on the gravel road echoed through the valley.
C1 The gravel beach stretched for miles along the rugged coastline.
C2 The artist used gravel as a unique medium to create intricate mosaic patterns.
formal The driveway was covered in a layer of fine gravel.
informal I slipped on the loose gravel while walking down the path.
slang Let's kick up some gravel on this dirt road!
figurative The sound of gravel in his voice indicated his uncertainty.
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