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macadam

/məˈkædəm/

macadamnoun

macadams

Translations

маккадам

The road was paved with macadam.

Дорога была вымощена маккадамом.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

road surface

macadamverb

macadamed

Past Simple

macadamed

Past Participle

macadaming

Gerund

Rare but attested verb meaning to pave with macadam.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

macadamadjective

/məˈkædəm/

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

Definitions

Relating to, made of, or surfaced with macadam.

The cyclists preferred the macadam roadway for its smoothness.

Synonyms

tarmacked (tarred)