Meaning & use
gravel
Small, loose fragments of rock, often used to cover paths or roads.
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The long driveway was covered in loose gravel that crunched underfoot.
Workers spread fresh gravel over the muddy trail to improve drainage.
A note on using this word
A 'gravelly' voice describes a rough, low-pitched sound, an extended figurative use of the word.
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