GRAVEL


Meaning of GRAVEL in English

■ noun

1》 a loose mixture of small stones, often used for paths and roads.

2》 Medicine aggregations of crystals formed in the urinary tract.

■ verb ( ~s , ~ling , ~led ; US ~s , ~ing , ~ed )

1》 cover with ~.

2》 US informal anger or annoy.

Origin

ME: from OFr., dimin. of grave (see grave 4 ).

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