asphalt
//ˈæs.fɔːlt//
Noun
asphaltSingular
asphaltsPlural
1
A dark, sticky, tar-like substance mixed with gravel or sand, used for paving roads and other surfaces.
The workers spread hot asphalt on the road.
2
A surface or road covered with this material.
The children were playing on the hot asphalt.
Verb
asphaltInfinitive
asphaltPresent tense
asphaltedPast tense
asphaltedPast participle
asphaltingPresent participle
asphaltsThird-person singular
1
To cover or pave a surface with asphalt.
The city plans to asphalt the old dirt road next month.