gravel in German
gravel in German is Kies, Schotter, Kiesel — gravel means small loose stones and pebbles, often used to surface roads, paths, or driveways.
gravel in German
Kies
(uncountable) Small fragments of rock, used for laying on the beds of roads and railways, and as ballast.
Schotter
(uncountable) Small fragments of rock, used for laying on the beds of roads and railways, and as ballast.
Kiesel
(uncountable) Small fragments of rock, used for laying on the beds of roads and railways, and as ballast.
Kies
(uncountable, geology) A particle from 2 to 64 mm in diameter, following the Wentworth scale.
schottern
(transitive) To apply a layer of gravel to the surface of a road, etc.
What does "gravel" mean?
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noun Small loose stones and pebbles, often used to surface roads, paths, or driveways.
"The car crunched over the gravel driveway."
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gravel in a sentence
- The car crunched over the gravel driveway.
- They spread gravel along the path to stop it turning muddy.
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What is "gravel" in German?
"gravel" in German is Kies, Schotter, Kiesel. gravel means: Small loose stones and pebbles, often used to surface roads, paths, or driveways.
How do you use "gravel" in a sentence?
Example: "The car crunched over the gravel driveway." In German, "gravel" is Kies, Schotter, Kiesel.
Are there other ways to say "gravel" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "gravel": Kies, Schotter, Kiesel, schottern.
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