GRAVEL

Gravel

Gravel is composed of unconsolidated rock fragments that have a general particle size range and include size classes from granule- to boulder-sized fragments. Gravel is sub-categorized by the Udden-Wentworth scale into granular gravel and pebble gravel . One cubic yard of gravel typically weighs about 3000 pounds .

The above text is a snippet from Wikipedia: Gravel
and as such is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

gravel

Noun

  1. Small fragments of rock, used for laying on the beds of roads and railroads, and as ballast.
  2. A type or grade of small rocks, differentiated by mineral type, size range, or other characteristics.
  3. A particle from 2 to 64 mm in diameter, following the Wentworth scale
  4. Kidney stones; a deposit of small calculous concretions in the kidneys and the urinary or gall bladder; also, the disease of which they are a symptom.

Verb

  1. To apply a layer of gravel to the surface of a road, etc.
  2. To puzzle or annoy
  3. To run (as a ship) upon the gravel or beach; to run aground; to cause to stick fast in gravel or sand.
  4. To check or stop; to embarrass; to perplex.
  5. To hurt or lame (a horse) by gravel lodged between the shoe and foot.


The above text is a snippet from Wiktionary: gravel
and as such is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

Need help with a clue?
Try your search in the crossword dictionary!