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blacktopping

/ˈblækˌtɒp.ɪŋ/

2 entries

noun

/ˈblækˌtɒp.ɪŋ/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее чёрный битумный материал, обычно асфальт, используемый для покрытия дорог или других поверхностей, часто укладываемый поверх основания из щебня.

A noun referring to a black bituminous material, typically asphalt, used for paving roads or other surfaces, often spread over a base of crushed rock.

uncountable

  1. Paving materialC1formalamerican

    A black bituminous substance used for surfacing roads, driveways, and other areas, typically applied over a base of crushed rock.

    ruАсфальтовое покрытие

    • The crew applied fresh blacktopping to the driveway.
    • Blacktopping is commonly used for rural road surfaces.
    • The parking lot was resurfaced with new blacktopping.

    Synonymsasphaltbitumenblacktoptarmac

Forms
  • blacktoppings plural form
  • blacktoppings' possessive plural form
  • blacktopping's possessive singular form

verb

blacktop/ˈblæk.tɑːp/C1formalamericantechnical
  • ruГлагол, означающий покрывать поверхность асфальтом, обычно используется в американском английском для дорог или подъездных путей.

A verb meaning to pave a surface with asphalt, typically used in American English for roads or driveways.

  1. Coat with blacktopB2formalamerican

    To apply a layer of asphalt or blacktop to a surface, such as a road or driveway.

    ruПокрыть асфальтом

    • The crew blacktopped the driveway last week.
    • They plan to blacktop the entire parking lot next month.
    • The road was blacktopped to improve driving conditions.

    Synonymsasphaltmacadamizepavetartarmac

Forms
  • blacktopped past participle
  • blacktopped past simple
  • blacktopping present participle
  • blacktops third person singular