Definition of gravel

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Gravel (v. t.) To run (as a ship) upon the gravel or beach; to run aground; to cause to stick fast in gravel or sand.

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Asphaltum :: Asphaltum (n.) A composition of bitumen, pitch, lime, and gravel, used for forming pavements, and as a water-proof cement for bridges, roofs, etc.; asphaltic cement. Artificial asphalt is prepared from coal tar, lime, sand, etc..
Eschar :: Eschar (n.) In Ireland, one of the continuous mounds or ridges of gravelly and sandy drift which extend for many miles over the surface of the country. Similar ridges in Scotland are called kames or kams..
Blinding :: Blinding (n.) A thin coating of sand and fine gravel over a newly paved road. See Blind, v. t., 4..
Hopperings :: Hopperings (n.) Gravel retaining in the hopper of a cradle.
Chisley :: Chisley (a.) Having a large admixture of small pebbles or gravel; -- said of a soil.
Ratchel :: Ratchel (n.) Gravelly stone.
Graveling :: Graveling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Grave.
Grail :: Grail (n.) Small particles of earth; gravel.
Gravelled :: Gravelled () of Grave.
Calculous :: Calculous (a.) Caused, or characterized, by the presence of a calculus or calculi; a, a calculous disorder; affected with gravel or stone; as, a calculous person..
Gravelling :: Gravelling (n.) A salmon one or two years old, before it has gone to sea..
Gravel-stone :: Gravel-stone (n.) A pebble, or small fragment of stone; a calculus..
Gravelling :: Gravelling () of Grave.
Strale :: Strake (n.) A trough for washing broken ore, gravel, or sand; a launder..
Earth :: Earth (n.) The softer inorganic matter composing part of the surface of the globe, in distinction from the firm rock; soil of all kinds, including gravel, clay, loam, and the like; sometimes, soil favorable to the growth of plants; the visible surface of the globe; the ground; as, loose earth; rich earth..
Gravely :: Gravely (adv.) In a grave manner.
Gravelly :: Gravelly (a.) Abounding with gravel; consisting of gravel; as, a gravelly soil..
Rocker :: Rocker (n.) Any implement or machine working with a rocking motion, as a trough mounted on rockers for separating gold dust from gravel, etc., by agitation in water..
Tabby :: Tabby (n.) A mixture of lime with shells, gravel, or stones, in equal proportions, with an equal proportion of water. When dry, this becomes as hard as rock..
Graveling :: Graveling (n.) Alt. of Gravellin.
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