gravel Definition

gravel
noun

1. A mixture of small loose rock fragments and pebbles, coarser than sand, found on beaches and in the beds of rivers, streams and lakes.
2. pathol.
Small stones formed in the kidney or bladder, often causing severe pain.

verb gravelled, gravelling, graveled, graveling

1. To cover (eg a path) with gravel.
2. To puzzle or perplex someone.
3. colloq
To irritate or annoy someone.

Etymology: 13c: from French gravele.