roadbed

A noun referring to the foundation or base layer upon which a road is constructed, providing structural support for the pavement.

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa a base ou camada de suporte sobre a qual uma estrada é construída, garantindo sustentação estrutural ao pavimento. No Brasil, refere-se também ao leito da via férrea, ou seja, a superfície preparada onde assentam os dormentes e os trilhos.

1. Road foundation C1 formal

   The prepared ground or base layer that supports the surface of a road or railway track.

   • The roadbed was carefully leveled before the asphalt was laid.
   • Engineers inspected the roadbed for signs of erosion.
   • A solid roadbed is essential for a durable highway.

   🇵🇹Leito da estrada

   Sinônimos: basebedfoundationsubstructure

• roadbeds plural form
• roadbeds' possessive plural form
• roadbed's possessive singular form