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Tarmac: meaning, definitions and examples

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tarmac

 

[ หˆtษ‘หmรฆk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

road surface

Tarmac is a type of material used for surfacing roads, runways, and driveways. It is a mixture of crushed stones and tar, which creates a durable and weather-resistant surface. The term originally referred to a specific proprietary product but has come to be used more generally for any asphalt surface. Tarmac is known for its ability to provide a smooth and sturdy road surface, making it ideal for vehicular traffic.

Synonyms

asphalt, bitumen, pavement

Examples of usage

  • The tarmac was newly laid and provided a smooth ride.
  • The airport's tarmac was busy with planes taking off and landing.
  • They drove their car down the tarmac road.

Translations

Translations of the word "tarmac" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pavimento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเคพเคฐเคฎเฅˆเค•เฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Belag

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ aspal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐัั„ะฐะปัŒั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nawierzchnia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฟใƒผใƒžใƒƒใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tarmac

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ asfalto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pavement

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ€๋งฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุงุฑู…ุงูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ asfalt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ asfalt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฒฅ้’่ทฏ้ข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ asfalt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ asfalt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัั„ะฐะปัŒั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒกแƒคแƒแƒšแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ asfalt

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ asfalto

Etymology

The word 'tarmac' originated from the term 'tar macadam,' which was coined in the early 20th century. Tarmacadams were developed by Scottish engineer John Loudon McAdam, who designed a method for building roads by using layers of small stones bound together with tar. This innovation allowed for better water drainage and a more durable surface compared to earlier methods of road construction. Over time, as the material gained popularity, it became synonymous with asphalt surfaces despite being a specific mixture. The term tarmac began to be widely used, especially in aviation contexts, to refer to airport runways and taxiways where aircraft would maneuver. Today, while tarmac can refer to any paved surface made from asphalt, it remains a lasting testament to its historical origins in road and runway construction.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,035, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.