Definition of: gravel

(grav′əl) noun
1. A mixture of sand and small, usually rounded, pebbles or stones.
2. Pathol. A disease characterized by formation in the kidneys of granular concretions.
3. Obs. Sand.
—v.t. grav·eled or grav·elled, grav·el·ing or grav·el·ling
1. To cover or fill with gravel.
2. To bring up short, as in embarrassment or confusion.
3. U.S. Colloq. To irritate; annoy.
4. Obs. To run (a vessel) aground. [<OF gravele, dim. of grave beach]
—grav′el·ly, grav′el·y adjective