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metalled

/ˈmɛt.əld/

Translations

metalledpast participle

/ˈmɛt.əld/

Used attributively to describe roads or paths that have been provided with a hard, metal-based surface.

асфальтированный

The metalled road was smooth and easy to drive on.

Асфальтированная дорога была гладкой и удобной для езды.

Synonyms

metalverb

metalled

Past Simple

metaled

Past Simple

metaled

Past Participle

metaling

Gerund

/ˈmɛt.əl/

/ˈmɛt̬.əl/

Chiefly British; means to surface a road with broken stone or to coat with metal.

Synonyms

tin

metalize

metallize

alloy (with)

sheath with metal

cover with metal

silver (verb)

Definitions

metalledpast participle

Of a road or path: surfaced with broken stone ("road metal") or with a layer of metal; having a hard, paved surface.

The metalled road glistened under the morning sun, providing a smooth path for travelers.

metalverb

To surface or pave (a road, track, etc.) with broken stone, gravel, or similar material.

The rural roads were metalled during the summer to improve access.

To coat, plate, or impregnate with metal.

The company metals the plastic components to provide electromagnetic shielding.