1. gravel
noun. ['ˈgrævəl'] rock fragments and pebbles.
Synonyms
- crushed rock
- bank gravel
- stone
- pit-run gravel
- pit run
- shingle
- ballast
Antonyms
- soothe
- better
- stifle
- reassure
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Words that Rhyme with Gravel Pit
- transmit
- resubmit
- presplit
- recommit
- readmit
- clampitt
- submit
- mcnitt
- boblitt
- unfit
- splitt
- split
- savitt
- remit
- refit
- politte
- permit
- legit
- lafitte
- laffitte
- it-wit
- gillett
- douthitt
- douthit
- dewitt
- devitt
- davitt
- commit
- burditt
- befit
Example sentences of the word gravel-pit
1. Noun Phrase
Fine rocks and gravel pit the surface of the lens, contributing to the development of cloudiness.
2. gravel
verb. ['ˈgrævəl'] be a mystery or bewildering to.
Synonyms
- confuse
- vex
- mix up
- throw
- baffle
- beat
- discombobulate
- flummox
- stick
- elude
- pose
- befuddle
- puzzle
- bewilder
- fuddle
- dumbfound
- riddle
- bedevil
- perplex
- stump
- get
- confound
- stupefy
- escape
- mystify
- amaze
- nonplus
Antonyms
- bore
- refrain
- calm
- cultivated plant
3. gravel
verb. ['ˈgrævəl'] cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations.
Synonyms
- irritate
- chivvy
- vex
- harass
- molest
- hassle
- get to
- provoke
- rile
- antagonise
- chevvy
- bother
- devil
- nark
- chivy
- eat into
- get at
- harry
- grate
- chafe
- antagonize
- nettle
- annoy
- chevy
- get under one's skin
- rankle
- get
- peeve
- displease
- fret
- beset
- plague
- ruffle
Antonyms
- lend
- refuse
- sell
- stay
4. pit
noun. ['ˈpɪt'] a sizeable hole (usually in the ground).
Synonyms
- quicksand
- tar pit
- trou-de-loup
- hollow
- cavity
- divot
- sawpit
- sandpit
- borrow pit
- barbecue pit
- fire pit
Antonyms
- proportional font
- leeward
- front
- rear
Etymology
- pit (Dutch)
- pitte (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))
5. pit
verb. ['ˈpɪt'] set into opposition or rivalry.
Synonyms
- match
- face
- confront
- play off
Antonyms
- kern
- muzzle
- hire
- stand still
Etymology
- pit (Dutch)
- pitte (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))
6. pit
noun. ['ˈpɪt'] (commodity exchange) the part of the floor of a commodity exchange where trading in a particular commodity is carried on.
Synonyms
- area
- commodities market
- commodity exchange
Antonyms
- malfunction
- natural object
- artifact
- achromatic
Etymology
- pit (Dutch)
- pitte (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))
7. pit
noun. ['ˈpɪt'] an enclosure in which animals are made to fight.
Synonyms
- cockpit
Antonyms
- refrain
- differ
Etymology
- pit (Dutch)
- pitte (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))
8. pit
noun. ['ˈpɪt'] a workplace consisting of a coal mine plus all the buildings and equipment connected with it.
Synonyms
- work
- workplace
- coal mine
- colliery
- coalpit
Antonyms
- fill
- full
- solid
- hollowness
Etymology
- pit (Dutch)
- pitte (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))
9. pit
verb. ['ˈpɪt'] mark with a scar.
Synonyms
- incise
- disfigure
- cicatrize
- score
- blemish
- cicatrise
- nock
- deface
- pock
- pockmark
- mark
Antonyms
- stay in place
- advance
- open
- invest
Etymology
- pit (Dutch)
- pitte (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))
10. pit
noun. ['ˈpɪt'] the hard inner (usually woody) layer of the pericarp of some fruits (as peaches or plums or cherries or olives) that contains the seed.
Synonyms
- cherry stone
- stone
- endocarp
- peach pit
- pericarp
Antonyms
- avoid
- back
- uncover
- pack
Etymology
- pit (Dutch)
- pitte (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))