gravel
noun
small stones and pebbles, or a mixture of these with sand.
gravelling
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present participleof gravel.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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I quote this story as a text on which I wish to speak as to the advantage of gravelling heavy clay soils.
From Essays in Natural History and Agriculture by Thomas Garnett
As he was one day gravelling a little by-walk, wrapped in thought, the King turning a clump of bushes, suddenly brushed Israel's person.
From Israel Potter by Herman Melville
Anyone who liked to cart away a few loads for the purpose of gravelling his garden-path was at liberty to do so.
From The Squire's Daughter by Silas K(itto) Hocking
As for gravelling, and walling, and digging, though I am not much delighted with them, yet something, indeed much, must be allowed to every man's taste.
From Dr. Johnson's Works: Life, Poems, and Tales, Volume 1 The Works of Samuel Johnson, Ll.D., in Nine Volumes by Samuel Johnson
If the same establishment is used by a number of flock-masters, gravelling will always be necessary.
From Sheep, Swine, and Poultry Embracing the History and Varieties of Each; The Best Modes of Breeding; Their Feeding and Management; Together with etc. by Robert Jennings
