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
"As such, sand and gravels underpin our modern economies, and also are key in many aspects of the UN Sustainable Development Goals," Best said.
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
“Because that tells us the flow pattern, and where there was energy at one particular time. You ask: Where did this water slow down? How are the gravels laid out?”
From Seattle Times ● May 22, 2023
A friend of the writer discovered some very good gold-bearing gravels in Alaska, but he was unable to mine.
From The Business of Mining A brief non-technical exposition of the principles involved in the profitable operation of mines by Arthur J. Hoskin
