blacktopping

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Noun blacktopping has 1 sense

blacktop, blacktopping - a black bituminous material used for paving roads or other areas; usually spread over crushed rock
--₁ is a kind of paving material

Derived form: verb blacktop₁

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Term: Blacktopping

Noun:

A process of surfacing a road or pavement with asphalt.

Example:

The blacktopping of the highway has greatly improved the driveability of the road.

Verb:

The action of applying asphalt to a road or pavement surface.

Example:

The workers were blacktopping the parking lot, leaving a smooth and durable surface.

Adjective:

Referring to a road, pavement, or surface that is covered with a layer of black asphalt.

Example:

The blacktopping project transformed the bumpy road into a sleek and well-maintained one.

Local:

In local context, blacktopping can refer specifically to the process of surfacing roads using gravel and tar.

Example:

Due to the region's limited resources, blacktopping with gravel and tar is a cost-effective solution for road maintenance.