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gravel

Aussprache: [ˈgrævəl]

Wort

Kontext: „construction“

(noun) small, loose stones that are often used in building things like roads or driveways. Gravel helps to create solid surfaces and makes things look nice.

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The driveway was made of smooth gravel that looked very nice.

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The yard did not have any gravel; it was just dirt and grass.

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Is there any gravel in the garden to help with drainage?

Kontext: „natural material“

(noun) a mixture of small stones and sand that we find in nature. It's often used for landscaping and can sometimes be found in rivers or at the beach.

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We collected gravel from the riverbed to use in our building project.

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The area we searched had no gravel; it was all clay and mud.

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Where can we find gravel to use for our sandbox?

Kontext: „activity“

(verb) to cover or make an area with gravel. This is often done to create a path or improve the look of a place.

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They decided to gravel the new pathway in the park to make it easier to walk on.

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She did not want to gravel the garden; she preferred to plant flowers.

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Are we going to gravel the driveway this weekend?

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