Difference between Pebble and Gravel

What is the difference between Pebble and Gravel?

Pebble as a verb is to pave with pebbles. while Gravel as a verb is to apply a layer of gravel to the surface of a road, etc.

Pebble

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To pave with pebbles. To deposit water droplets on the ice. e.g. to pebble the ice between games.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A small stone A rock fragment between 4 and 64 millimetres in diameter (especially a naturally rounded one) A small droplet of water intentionally sprayed on the ice that cause irregularities on the surface.

Example sentence: I think Pebble Beach is kind of a unique place on the planet.

Gravel

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To apply a layer of gravel to the surface of a road, etc.To puzzle or annoy

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Small fragments of rock, used for laying on the beds of roads and railroads, and as ballast.A type or grade of small rocks, differentiated by mineral type, size range, or other characteristics.

We hope you now know whether to use Pebble or Gravel in your sentence.

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