Definition
Definition of tarmacking - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
constructionRare UK covered with a layer of tarRare UK
- The tarmacking road was smooth and black.
2.
processRare UK related to the process of applying tarRare UK
- The tarmacking crew worked diligently on the highway.
Origin of tarmacking
English, tarmac (tar + macadam) + -ing (action)
Examples of tarmacking in a sentence
After the tarmacking process, the parking lot was ready for use. The tarmacking project was delayed by rain. The tarmacking team finished ahead of schedule.
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- French:goudronné, enrobé, ...
- German:geteert, teerend, ...
- Italian:asfaltato, processo di asfaltatura, ...
- Spanish:asfaltado, relacionado con el asfaltado, ...
- Portuguese:asfaltado, relacionado com a aplicação de alcatrão, ...
- Chinese:铺了沥青的, 铺沥青的, ...
- Japanese:舗装された, 舗装作業, ...
- Arabic:مُغَطّى بِالقار, تزفيتي, ...
- Hebrew:מְצוּפֶּה בְּזֶפֶת, נָגוּעַ בְּתַהְלִיךְ הַזֶּפֶת, ...
- Russian:асфальтированная, процесс асфальтирования, ...
- Ukrainian:заасфальтований, асфальтування, ...
- Hindi:डामर से ढका हुआ, तारकोल लगाने की प्रक्रिया से संबंधित, ...
Definition of tarmac - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
aviationUK area of an airport where aircraft are parkedUK
- The plane taxied to the tarmac to prepare for takeoff..
2.
constructionTECH. UK material of tar and crushed stone for pavingTECH. UK
- The road was covered with tarmac.
Verb
1.
pavingtr. TECH. UK pave a surface with tarmacadamtr. TECH. UK
- They will tarmac the new road next week.
2.
- The plane was tarmacked for an hour before takeoff.
Images of tarmac
area of an airport where aircraft are parked 
material of tar and crushed stone for paving
Expressions with tarmac
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begin a journey or trip by air
We hit the tarmac at dawn for our vacation.
Origin of tarmac
Tar + Macadam (road surface)
Examples of tarmac in a sentence
The maintenance crew worked on the tarmac to service the aircraft. The driveway was freshly laid with tarmac. Workers spread tarmac on the new runway. The crew will tarmac the driveway tomorrow. They decided to tarmac the old parking lot. The passengers were frustrated as the flight tarmacked for two hours.
Due to bad weather, the aircraft tarmacked longer than expected.
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- French:tarmac, goudronner, ...
- German:Flughafenbereich, asphaltieren, ...
- Italian:area di parcheggio degli aerei, asfaltare, ...
- Spanish:pista, asfaltar, ...
- Portuguese:pista, asfaltar, ...
- Chinese:停机坪, 铺设, ...
- Japanese:エプロン, 舗装する, ...
- Arabic:مَسْطَح الطائِرات, عَبَّدَ, ...
- Hebrew:רְחָבַת חֲנָיָה, לְאַסְפֵּיילְט, ...
- Russian:перрон, асфальтировать, ...
- Ukrainian:злітно-посадкова смуга, викладати, ...
- Hindi:टारमैक, तारकोल से पक्का करना, ...
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