ghiaia

English translation: gravel

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Italian term or phrase:	ghiaia
English translation:	gravel
Entered by:	EirTranslations

09:55 Feb 14, 2007

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Italian term or phrase: ghiaia

Does anyone know the correct meaning for this term? I believe its something or a part of the wheels but not sure of the correct term in English. Thanks.

L’odore dei pneumatici bruciati, logorati dalla ghiaia, era distintamente percettibile nell’atmosfera.

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Local time: 15:05

gravel

Explanation:
It's just gravel, I think, and nothing more complicated than that. The tires are giving off an odor because they're worn out/deteriorated by the rough surface.

Selected response from:

WendellR
Local time: 16:05

Grading comment

Thanks I wasnt sure and couldnt find the tern!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer

Summary of answers provided

4 +2

gravel

WendellR

gravel

Claire Restivo

gravel

Laura Pastondi

Answers

3 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +2

gravel

Explanation:
It's just gravel, I think, and nothing more complicated than that. The tires are giving off an odor because they're worn out/deteriorated by the rough surface.

WendellR
Local time: 16:05
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 24

Grading comment

Thanks I wasnt sure and couldnt find the tern!

3 mins confidence:

gravel

Explanation:
That's it for me...
Claire

Claire Restivo
Local time: 15:05
Works in field
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 12

4 mins confidence:

gravel

Explanation:
It's not part of the wheels
http://www.garzantilinguistica.it/interna_eng.html
gravel Show phonetics
noun [U]
small rounded stones, often mixed with sand:
a gravel path

Laura Pastondi
United Kingdom
Local time: 15:05
Native speaker of:

Italian

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