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macadam

/məˈkædəm/

macadamsubstantiv

macadams

Pl.

Übersetzungen

маккадам

The road was paved with macadam.

Дорога была вымощена маккадамом.

Definitionen

A type of road surface made from layers of small stones that are bound together with tar or bitumen.

The old country road was paved with macadam, providing a smooth ride for travelers.

Synonyme

road surface

macadamverb

macadamed

Präteritum

macadamed

Partizip Perfekt

macadaming

Gerundium

Rare but attested verb meaning to pave with macadam.

Definitionen

To cover or pave (a road or path) with layers of compacted broken stone; to apply macadam to.

The county plans to macadam the dirt lanes before winter.

Synonyme

macadamadjektiv

/məˈkædəm/

Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "macadam road").

Definitionen

Relating to, made of, or surfaced with macadam.

The cyclists preferred the macadam roadway for its smoothness.

Synonyme

tarmacked (tarred)