gravel
noun
small stones and pebbles, or a mixture of these with sand.
graveled
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past participleof gravel.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof gravel.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
gravelnounsmall stones and pebbles, or a mixture of these with sand.
Example Sentences
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His tone is graveled but youthfully sweet; only his shouts of “saúde!”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2022
Passersby and fellow diners do not seem to notice anything special about this bald, plainly dressed man with the graveled voice, though at least some likely know about his books.
From Seattle Times ● May 27, 2021
Seventeen years later, the park includes graveled walking trails equipped with interpretive signs and kiosk exhibits telling the story of those who built the mile-long tunnel with hand tools and explosives between 1870 and 1872.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 13, 2020
Winky the cat follows Ada down a graveled path, beyond the barn, past the pony carts, past old apple, pear and peach trees and watches Ada gather fuel for the fire.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 18, 2017
Just to the left of the low building was a graveled driveway that appeared to lead outside the grounds.
From "Sula" by Toni Morrison
