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metalled
UK
/ˈmɛt.əld/
US
/ˈmɛt.əld/
Translations
UK
/ˈmɛt.əld/
US
/ˈmɛt.əld/
Used attributively to describe roads or paths that have been provided with a hard, metal-based surface.
The metalled road glistened under the morning sun, providing a smooth path for travelers.
La route empierrée brillait sous le soleil du matin et offrait un chemin lisse aux voyageurs.
metalled
Past Simple
metaled
Past Simple
metaled
Past Participle
metaling
Gerund
UK
/ˈmɛt.əl/
US
/ˈmɛt̬.əl/
Chiefly British; means to surface a road with broken stone or to coat with metal.
The rural roads were metalled during the summer to improve access.
Les routes rurales ont été empierrées pendant l'été afin d'améliorer l'accès.
The company metals the plastic components to provide electromagnetic shielding.
L'entreprise métallise les composants en plastique pour assurer un blindage électromagnétique.
Synonyms
alloy (with)
sheath with metal
cover with metal
silver (verb)
Definitions
The metalled road glistened under the morning sun, providing a smooth path for travelers.
The rural roads were metalled during the summer to improve access.
The company metals the plastic components to provide electromagnetic shielding.