macadamer

/mækˈædæm/

Definitions

1. noun

a road surface made of small stones or gravel, especially one made of macadam

“The new highway was constructed using macadam to minimize maintenance.”

2. verb

to crush (stones) into small fragments for use in road surfacing

“The construction team macadamized the stones to create a smoother road surface.”

Synonyms

  • gravel
  • tar

Antonyms

  • asphalt
  • concrete