Definitions
- Referring to a type of road surface made of asphalt or bitumen. - Describing a smooth and black road surface commonly used for highways, driveways, or parking lots. - Talking about the process of paving or resurfacing a road with asphalt.
- Describing an area of an airport where planes are parked, loaded, or unloaded. - Referring to the hard surface used for runways and taxiways at an airport. - Talking about the process of repairing or maintaining the surface of an airport runway.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to surfaces used for transportation purposes.
- 2Both are commonly associated with roads or runways.
- 3Both can be made of asphalt or bitumen.
- 4Both are used in the construction or maintenance of transportation infrastructure.
- 5Both are typically dark in color.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Blacktop is primarily used to describe road surfaces, while tarmac specifically refers to airport surfaces.
- 2Location: Blacktop is found on roads, highways, driveways, and parking lots, while tarmac is found at airports.
- 3Function: Blacktop serves as a driving surface for vehicles, while tarmac serves as a landing and takeoff surface for airplanes.
- 4Size: Blacktop can refer to a small area like a driveway or a large area like a highway, while tarmac usually refers to larger areas like runways and taxiways.
- 5Connotation: Blacktop is associated with roads and transportation, while tarmac is associated with airports and aviation.
Remember this!
Blacktop and tarmac are both terms used to describe surfaces used for transportation purposes. However, blacktop specifically refers to road surfaces made of asphalt or bitumen, commonly used for highways, driveways, and parking lots. On the other hand, tarmac refers to the hard surface used for runways, taxiways, and parking areas at airports. The main difference between the two is their usage, location, and function.
