macadamize

/ˌmækəˈdæmɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to cover or surface with macadam (a type of road material) or to make a surface smooth or even

“The highway was macadamized to improve the driving conditions.”

2. verb

to mix or blend (soil, gravel, etc.) into a compact, smooth mass

“The construction crew had to macadamize the soil to prepare the ground for building.”

3. verb

to make (a road, path, etc.) smooth and even

“The new asphalt was laid to macadamize the street.”

4. noun

a road or surface covered or surfaced with macadam

“The macadamized road was perfect for driving at high speeds.”

Synonyms

  • improve
  • pave
  • surface

Antonyms

  • damage
  • ruin