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Macadam Definition & Meaning

macadam
noun
  1. broken stone used in macadamized roadways
  2. a paved surface having compressed layers of broken rocks held together with tar

"Macadam" in song lyrics

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  • "heather dune macadam"
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Frequently asked questions

What does macadam mean?
broken stone used in macadamized roadways a paved surface having compressed layers of broken rocks held together with tar
What part of speech is macadam?
Macadam is a noun.
How many definitions does macadam have?
Macadam has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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