"graveler" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: gravelers [plural]
Etymology: From Middle English gravelere, equivalent to gravel + -er. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|gravelere}} Middle English gravelere, {{suffix|en|gravel|er|id2=occupation}} gravel + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} graveler (plural gravelers)
  1. One who deals, sells, or works with gravel
    Sense id: en-graveler-en-noun-JrLlIaJ7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -er (occupation) Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 81 19 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -er (occupation): 79 21
  2. A container filled with gravel or stones used as a filtration device
    Sense id: en-graveler-en-noun-w9thhLpG
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: graveller

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