asphalt

//ˈæs.fɔːlt//
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Visual representation of asphalt

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.

Synonym

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