tarmacadam

UK
/ˌtɑː.məˈkæd.əm/
US
/ˌtɑːr.məˈkæd.əm/

Translations

tarmacadamnoun
tarmacadams
pl
The workers laid down the tarmacadam on the new road.
Рабочие уложили асфальт на новую дорогу.
Synonyms
tarmacadamverb
tarmacadamed
Past Simple
tarmacadamed
Past Participle
tarmacadaming
Gerund
UK
/ˌtɑː.məˈkæd.əm/
US
/ˌtɑːr.məˈkæd.əm/
tarmacadamadjective
Used attributively to describe surfaces made of or coated with tarmacadam.

Definitions

tarmacadamnoun
A type of road surfacing material made by combining tar with crushed stone or gravel.
The workers laid down tarmacadam to create a smooth and durable road surface.
A surface, roadway, or area composed of tarmacadam material.
Potholes had begun to appear in the old tarmacadam outside the factory.
tarmacadamverb
To cover or surface (a road or area) with tarmacadam.
The council will tarmacadam the main street to reduce dust.
tarmacadamadjective
Surfaced with or consisting of tarmacadam.
They drove up the newly laid tarmacadam driveway.