gravel
US /ˈɡræv.əl/
UK /ˈɡræv.əl/
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cascalho, pedregulho
a loose aggregation of small water-worn or pounded stones larger than sand but smaller than boulders, often used for paths and roads
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The driveway was covered with fresh gravel.
A entrada estava coberta com cascalho fresco.
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We need more gravel for the garden path.
Precisamos de mais cascalho para o caminho do jardim.
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cascalhar, cobrir com cascalho
to cover (an area) with gravel
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They decided to gravel the new parking area.
Eles decidiram cascalhar a nova área de estacionamento.
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The path was carefully graveled to prevent erosion.
O caminho foi cuidadosamente cascalhado para evitar a erosão.