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| grav·el [ grávv'l ] |
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1. small stones: small stones used for paths or for making concrete
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2. geology rock fragments: a deposit or stratum of loose fragmentary sedimentary material
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3. medicine small particles in kidney or bladder: hard particles in the kidney or bladder that are much smaller than kidney stones and can pass through the urinary tract without causing a blockage, although they may cause severe pain
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transitive verb (past and past participle grav·eled, present participle grav·el·ing, 3rd person present singular grav·els) |
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1. lay gravel over something: to cover a surface with gravel
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2. bewilder somebody: to puzzle or confuse somebody
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3. annoy somebody: to annoy or irritate somebody
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informal
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| [13th century. < Old French< grave "pebbles, shore" < Celtic] |
