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blacktopping

/ˈblæk.tɒp.ɪŋ/

/ˈblæk.tɑːp.ɪŋ/

blacktoppingnoun

blacktoppings

Translations

bitumageTravaux routiers : action de recouvrir une surface d’une couche d’asphalte.

The blacktopping of the new highway was completed last week.

Le bitumage de la nouvelle autoroute a été achevé la semaine dernière.

Additional translations

enrobé bitumineuxMatière utilisée pour le revêtement des chaussées.

Definitions

The process or activity of covering a surface, such as a road or driveway, with a layer of blacktop (asphalt).

The blacktopping of the new highway was completed last week.

A quantity or mixture of asphalt used for paving.

We ordered an extra load of blacktopping to finish the parking lot.

Synonyms

blacktoppinggerund / present participle

/ˈblækˌtɒpɪŋ/

/ˈblækˌtɑːpɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe equipment, crews, or work involved in applying blacktop.

Translations

de bitumageEmploi attributif, dans le contexte de travaux d’asphaltage.

The blacktopping crew arrived at dawn.

L’équipe de bitumage est arrivée à l’aube.

Definitions

Relating to or engaged in applying a layer of asphalt to a surface.

The blacktopping crew arrived at dawn.

Synonyms

blacktopnoun

Definitions

A type of road surface material made from crushed stone and bitumen, commonly used for paving roads and driveways.

The city plans to repair the blacktop on Main Street next week.

A road or area that is surfaced with this material.

The children played basketball on the blacktop behind the school.

blacktopverb

blacktopping

Gerund

blacktopped

Past Simple

blacktopped

Past Participle

blacktopping

Gerund

/ˈblæk.tɒp/

/ˈblæk.tɑːp/

Translations

asphalterAu sens de recouvrir une route ou une allée d’asphalte.

The city plans to blacktop the old gravel road next month.

La ville prévoit d’asphalter l’ancienne route en gravier le mois prochain.

Additional translations

goudronnerEmploi courant, surtout en langage non technique.

Definitions

To cover a surface, such as a road or driveway, with a layer of asphalt.

The city plans to blacktop the old gravel road next month.

Synonyms

blacktopadjective

Definitions

Paved or surfaced with blacktop (asphalt).

The crew finished the blacktop driveway before sunset.