gravel

• Sammelbezeichnung für eine lockere Ansammlung kleiner Steine, Kieselsteine oder Gesteinsbruchstücke, die häufig im Bauwesen, in der Gartengestaltung sowie für Wege und Zufahrten verwendet wird.

A noun referring to a loose aggregation of small stones, pebbles, or rock fragments, often used in construction, landscaping, or for paths and driveways.

unzählbar

1. A2formal

   A loose mixture of small stones and rock fragments, often used for paths, driveways, or construction.

   Kies

   • The driveway was covered with gravel.
   • They spread gravel on the garden path.
   • The truck delivered a load of gravel for the construction site.

   Synonymeaggregategritshingle

2. Medical conditionB2formalmedical

   Small, hard deposits that form in the kidneys or bladder (kidney stones).

   Medizinischer Zustand

   • The patient was diagnosed with gravel in his kidneys.
   • Drinking plenty of water can help prevent gravel from forming.
   • He passed a small piece of gravel during urination.

• Verb, das bedeutet, mit Kies zu bedecken oder zu pflastern, sowie jemanden zu verwirren oder zu verärgern.

A verb meaning to cover or pave with gravel, or to perplex or annoy someone.

1. To cover with gravelB2formal

   To spread or cover a surface with small stones (gravel).

   Mit Kies bedecken

   • The workers graveled the driveway to make it more stable.
   • They plan to gravel the garden path next week.
   • The road was graveled to prevent erosion.

   Synonymemacadamizepebbleshingle

2. To perplex or annoyC1informalbritish

   To irritate, confuse, or cause trouble for someone.

   Verärgern

   • His constant questions graveled the teacher.
   • The complicated instructions graveled the students.
   • She was graveled by the lack of clear communication.

   Synonymeannoybewilderbotherconfuseirkirritatenonplusperplexpuzzlevex

   Antonymecalmcomfortpleasereassuresoothe