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macadamize

[məˈkadəˌmīz]

macadamize Definition

to cover a road with small broken stones that are pressed down hard.

Using macadamize: Examples

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  • Example

    The city plans to macadamize several streets this summer.

  • Example

    The old dirt road was macadamized last year.

  • Example

    The highway was macadamized in the 1800s.

macadamize Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for macadamize

Phrases with macadamize

  • to pave a driveway with small broken stones that are pressed down hard

    Example

    We decided to macadamize our driveway to make it easier to maintain.

  • to pave a parking lot with small broken stones that are pressed down hard

    Example

    The company is planning to macadamize the parking lot to improve safety and accessibility.

  • to pave a pathway with small broken stones that are pressed down hard

    Example

    The park service will macadamize the pathway to make it more accessible for visitors.

Origins of macadamize

named after John McAdam, a Scottish engineer who invented the process in the early 19th century

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Summary: macadamize in Brief

'Macadamize' [məˈkadəˌmīz] means to cover a road, driveway, or pathway with small broken stones that are pressed down hard. It is named after John McAdam, a Scottish engineer who invented the process in the early 19th century. Examples of usage include 'The city plans to macadamize several streets this summer.' and 'The old dirt road was macadamized last year.'