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Asphalt Definition & Meaning

asphalt
noun
  1. mixed asphalt and crushed gravel or sand; used especially for paving but also for roofing
  2. a dark bituminous substance found in natural beds and as residue from petroleum distillation; consists mainly of hydrocarbons
verb
  1. cover with tar or asphalt; "asphalt the driveway"

"Asphalt" in song lyrics

See how asphalt is used in real songs:

  • "and asphalt"
    Aceyalone, Spoon Iodine, CVE — Jurasick
  • "As soon as my boot touch asphalt"
    Boot Camp Clik — Likkle Youth Man Dem
  • "Scrape the bodies off the asphalt"
    Celly Cel f/ Kevin Gardner — What U Niggaz Thought

Usage tips for "asphalt"

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Frequently asked questions

What does asphalt mean?
mixed asphalt and crushed gravel or sand; used especially for paving but also for roofing a dark bituminous substance found in natural beds and as residue from petroleum distillation; consists mainly of hydrocarbons cover with tar or asphalt; "asphalt the driveway"
What part of speech is asphalt?
Asphalt is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does asphalt have?
Asphalt has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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