Tarmac (Noun)
Meaning 1
A paving material of tar and broken stone; mixed in a factory and shaped during paving.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The new highway was surfaced with tarmac to provide a smooth ride for drivers.
- Tarmac was used to repair the potholes on the city streets to prevent further damage.
- The company specialized in laying tarmac for parking lots and driveways.
- The road crew worked through the night to lay down a new layer of tarmac on the busy intersection.
- After years of wear and tear, the tarmac on the airport runway needed to be resurfaced for safety reasons.
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Meaning 2
A paved surface having compressed layers of broken rocks held together with tar.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.