Grinding and Gravelly

Grinding

Grinding noun - A harsh and strident sound (as of the grinding of gears).
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Gravelly and grinding are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gravelly" instead an adjective "Grinding".

Nearby Words: grind, grinder, grinded

Gravelly

Gravelly adjective - Harsh and dry in sound.
Usage example: his singing voice is a little gravelly, but otherwise he's a fine musician

Grinding and gravelly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Grinding" instead an adjective "Gravelly".

Nearby Words: gravel, graveled, gravelled, graveling, gravelling
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