gravel
noun
small stones and pebbles, or a mixture of these with sand.
gravels
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present tense formof gravel (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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"Especially species that rely on more natural gravels and variation within the channel - that's the benefit of the meander."
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
"Whilst not normally listed as a conflict mineral, the extraction of sands and gravels in some countries clearly has characteristics of being such."
From Salon ● Feb. 25, 2024
"This study is the first-ever report of thiamine compounds in salmon spawning rivers and the associated gravels where salmon spawn," Suffridge said.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 4, 2024
“It can spread from very small fragments if you replace water in your aquarium, cleaning gravels and using buckets to dip water out and in.”
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 7, 2021
The alluvial silts and gravels also carry gold.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 2 "Gloss" to "Gordon, Charles George" by Various
