gavel

gavel [ GRAV-uh'l ]
	[ noun, transitive verb ]
	MEANING :
	1. (n.) small pebbles 2. (tr. v.) to cover with small pebbles 3. (tr. v.) to bring to a standstill from perplexity 5. (adj.) harsh and grating
	USAGE EXAMPLE 1 :
	The gravel path leads to the gazebo.
	USAGE EXAMPLE 2 :
	She was walking home one evening and stumbled on the gravel then tripped over the hole, landing on her leg.