Definition of gravel
(Entry 1 of 3)
2a
: loose rounded fragments of rock
b
: a stratum or deposit of gravel
also
: a surface covered with gravel
a gravel road
3
: small calculi in the kidneys and urinary bladder
gravel
verbDefinition of gravel (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: to cover or spread with gravel
gravel
adjectiveDefinition of gravel (Entry 3 of 3)
: gravelly sense 2
—used of the human voice
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Merriam-Webster unabridged
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The first known use of gravel was in the 13th century
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