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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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
Mr. William Crone, contractor for gravelling the streets of the town, was unfortunately drowned on Saturday last.
From Toronto of Old by Henry Scadding
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
In Kew Gardens it was, where I worked gravelling the walks.
From Israel Potter by Herman Melville
Previous to this gravelling, the land was a stiff, obdurate clay nearly to the surface.
From Essays in Natural History and Agriculture by Thomas Garnett
