Dictionary definition for: Gravel

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Dictionary definition for: Gravel

1. (n) rock fragments and pebbles

2. (v) 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"

3. (s) unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound; "a gravelly voice"

4. (v) cover with gravel; "We gravelled the driveway"

5. (v) be a mystery or bewildering to; "This beats me!" "Got me--I don''t know the answer!" "a vexing problem" "This question really stuck me"

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