gravel

  1. Noun.  (uncountable) Small fragments of rock, used for laying on the beds of roads and railroads, and as ballast.
  2. Noun.  A type or grade of small rocks, differentiated by mineral type, size range, or other characteristics.
  3. Verb.  (transitive) To apply a layer of gravel to the surface of a road, etc.
  4. Verb.  To puzzle or annoy.

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