Tarmacking: meaning, definitions and examples
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tarmacking
[ หtษห.mรฆk.ษชล ]
road construction
Tarmacking refers to the process of laying a surface layer of tar-bound macadam on roads, driveways, or parking areas. This technique involves applying a mixture of crushed stone and tar, creating a durable surface suitable for vehicular traffic. It is commonly used in the construction of roads where a smooth and strong surface is required. The process not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of the surface but also provides longevity and resilience against weather conditions.
Synonyms
asphalting, paving, surfacing.
Examples of usage
- The workers started tarmacking the new highway.
- We need to finish tarmacking the parking lot by next week.
- They have been tarmacking the roads all summer long.
Translations
Translations of the word "tarmacking" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pavimentaรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคฐเฅเคฎเฅเคเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Asphaltierung
๐ฎ๐ฉ pengaspalan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐััะฐะปัััะฒะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ asfaltowanie
๐ฏ๐ต ใฟใผใใใญใณใฐ
๐ซ๐ท enrobรฉ
๐ช๐ธ asfaltado
๐น๐ท asfaltlama
๐ฐ๐ท ํฌ์ฅ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุนุจูุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ asfaltovรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ asfaltovanie
๐จ๐ณ ้บๆฒฅ้
๐ธ๐ฎ asfaltiranje
๐ฎ๐ธ asfaltslag
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐััะฐะปัััะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแกแคแแแขแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ asfaltlama
๐ฒ๐ฝ asfaltado
Etymology
The term 'tarmacking' has its roots in the material that is used in the process, specifically 'tarmac' which is a shorthand for 'tar macadam'. The word 'macadam' itself is named after John Loudon McAdam, a Scottish engineer who pioneered the method of road construction using layers of stones to create a solid surface. The use of tar as a binding agent was introduced later, which allowed for smoother and more durable road surfaces. The combination of these materials became popular in the 20th century as automobiles became more common, leading to increased demands for better road infrastructure. The practice has evolved over the years, adapting to modern requirements and technological advancements, but the basic principles of tarmacking have remained largely unchanged.