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- [grav-uh l]
- /ˈgræv əl/
- /ˈgrævəlɪŋ /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [grav-uh l]
- /ˈgræv əl/
Definitions of graveling word
- noun graveling small stones and pebbles, or a mixture of these with sand. 1
- noun graveling Pathology. multiple small calculi formed in the kidneys. the disease characterized by such concretions. 1
- verb with object graveling to cover with gravel. 1
- verb with object graveling to bring to a standstill from perplexity; puzzle. 1
- verb with object graveling Informal. to be a cause of irritation to. 1
- verb with object graveling Obsolete. to run (a ship) aground, as on a beach. 1
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Origin of graveling
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English < Old French gravele, diminutive of grave sandy shore, perhaps < Celtic; cf. grave4, growan
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Parts of speech for Graveling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
graveling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
graveling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for graveling
verb graveling
- surface — the outer face, outside, or exterior boundary of a thing; outermost or uppermost layer or area.
- tile — a thin slab or bent piece of baked clay, sometimes painted or glazed, used for various purposes, as to form one of the units of a roof covering, floor, or revetment.
- brick — Bricks are rectangular blocks of baked clay used for building walls, which are usually red or brown. Brick is the material made up of these blocks.
- gravel — small stones and pebbles, or a mixture of these with sand.
- tar — a sailor.
Antonyms for graveling
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