How Do You Spell GRAVEL?

Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈavə͡l] (IPA)

The word "gravel" is a noun that refers to small stones, often used for road making or landscaping purposes. It is pronounced as /ˈɡrævəl/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable is stressed and pronounced as "GRAV", while the second syllable is pronounced as "uhl". The spelling of this word is straightforward and follows typical English pronunciation rules. However, the "e" at the end of the word is silent, which can sometimes cause confusion for non-native English speakers.

GRAVEL Meaning and Definition

1. Gravel is a loose aggregation of small rock fragments, typically ranging in size from 2-64 millimeters. It is formed through the process of weathering and erosion of larger rocks and can be found in various natural environments such as riverbeds, beaches, and deserts.

   The composition of gravel can vary, but it often includes a mixture of different minerals like granite, limestone, and sandstone. It is characterized by its rounded and smooth shape, resulting from the continuous movement of water or wind that wears down the edges of the rocks over time.

   Gravel has several practical applications due to its physical properties. It is commonly used in construction and landscaping as a building material for pathways, driveways, and foundations. Its permeable nature allows water to drain through, preventing erosion and maintaining stability in areas with heavy rainfall.

   In addition to its functional uses, gravel is also valued for its aesthetic qualities. It is often incorporated into gardens and decorative landscaping projects to enhance visual appeal and provide texture.

   Overall, gravel is a versatile material that serves both practical and aesthetic purposes. Its widespread availability, durability, and natural appearance make it a popular choice for various construction, landscaping, and design projects.

2. The formation in the kidney and passage through the ureter of numerous very small concretions, usually of uric acid, calcium oxalate, or phosphates.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

3. • Small stones or pebbles rounded by the action of water; sandy matter sometimes found in the kidneys or bladder.

   • To cover with gravel; to puzzle; to embarrass; among horses, to hurt the foot by gravel in the shoe.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for GRAVEL *

• gravle 28.5714285%

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Other Common Misspellings for GRAVEL

• gravety
• travela
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• travewl
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• grafe
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• travul
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• flavel
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• Gradeli
• grakel
• Gridel
• wrabel
• aragel
• gravllax
• grameal
• Garjeli
• gruvelz
• Grateel
• Gravemia
• gravwex
• Grayal
• Grapeli
• Graveeic
• Graveic
• aravee
• GRVVEY

Etymology of GRAVEL

The word "gravel" is derived from the Old French word "gravele" or "gresle", which meant "gravel; sandy shore". It came from the Late Latin word "crassulus", meaning "small stone" or "pebble". Ultimately, "crassulus" is a diminutive form of the Latin word "crassus" meaning "thick" or "coarse".

Similar spelling words for GRAVEL

• grevillea,
• groveller,
• grappelli,
• graveled,
• griebel,
• gravelly,
• gravley,
• grapelike,
• grave,
• grovel,
• ravel,
• Graver,
• groveler,
• gravelle,
• gavel,
• gravely,
• groveling,
• travel.

Plural form of GRAVEL is GRAVELS

Conjugate verb Gravel

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have graveled; gravelled

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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FUTURE

I will gravel

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been graveling; gravelling

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IMPERATIVE

we Let´s gravel

PAST

I gravelled, graveled

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he/she/it gravelled, graveled

they gravelled, graveled

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was graveling; gravelling

you were graveling; gravelling

he/she/it was graveling; gravelling

we were graveling; gravelling

they were graveling; gravelling

PAST PARTICIPLE

graveled; gravelled

PAST PERFECT

I had graveled; gravelled

you had graveled; gravelled

he/she/it had graveled; gravelled

we had graveled; gravelled

they had graveled; gravelled

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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been graveling; gravelling

you had been graveling; gravelling

he/she/it had been graveling; gravelling

we had been graveling; gravelling

they had been graveling; gravelling

PRESENT

I gravel

you gravel

he/she/it gravels

we gravel

they gravel

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am graveling; gravelling

you are graveling; gravelling

he/she/it is graveling; gravelling

we are graveling; gravelling

they are graveling; gravelling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

graveling; gravelling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have graveled; gravelled

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he/she/it has graveled; gravelled

we have graveled; gravelled

they have graveled; gravelled

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been graveling; gravelling

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they have been graveling; gravelling

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it gravel

SIMPLE PAST

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