Gravel meaning

What does “gravel” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“gravel” is a noun and verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: rock fragments and pebbles.

gravel

noun

  1. rock fragments and pebbles

    Synonymscrushed rock

verb

  1. cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

    “Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me”

    “It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves”

  2. cover with gravel

    “We gravelled the driveway”

  3. be a mystery or bewildering to

    “This beats me!”

    “Got me--I don't know the answer!”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University