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gravel

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/ˈɡrævəl/ · grav-el

A loose aggregation of small water-worn or pounded stones.

Meanings

nounformal

A loose aggregation of small water-worn or pounded stones.

چھوٹے پانی سے گرتے ہوئے یا کِھلے ہوئے پتھر کا ڈھیرا۔

ریت ملی کنکری

rait mili konkari

Synonyms

stonepebblerockپتھرکنکریغبارہ

Antonyms

sandsoilclayریتزمینکیچڑ

Common Collocations

  • gravel path
  • gravel road
  • gravel driveway

Example Sentences

The gravel driveway needed to be repaired after the heavy rain.

گراوٹ کے بعد کنکری کی گاڑی کے راستے کی مرمت کی ضرورت تھی۔

Girawat ke baad konkari ki gaari ke raste ki murammat ki zaroorat thi.

We used gravel in the construction of the foundation.

ہم نے بنیاد کی تعمیر میں کنکری کا استعمال کیا۔

Hum ne buniyad ki tameer mein konkari ka istemal kiya.

The children played on the gravel lot behind the house.

بچے گھر کے پیچھے کنکری کے میدان میں کھیل رہے تھے۔

Bachay ghar ke peechay konkari ke maidan mein khel rahe the.

Easily Confused With

gravelly:Gravelly refers to something that has a lot of gravel or is characterized by gravel.

Word Family

gravelly
adjectiveکنکری دار
graveling
verbکنکری ڈالنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of ‘gravel’ like ‘grabbing small stones’ for construction.

Imagine a construction site with piles of gravel being used.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "gravel" — small stones

First known use: 14th century

The word has been in use since the 14th century to refer to small, loose stones.