Definition of tarmac Tarmac

/tɑˈɹmæˌk/ - [tarmak] - Tar•mac

We found 9 definitions of tarmac from 4 different sources.

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What does tarmac mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

tarmac - a paved surface having compressed layers of broken rocks held together with tar
  tarmacadam, macadam
  paved surface a level horizontal surface covered with paving material
tarmac - a paving material of tar and broken stone; mixed in a factory and shaped during paving
  tarmacadam
  paving material, pavement, paving the paved surface of a thoroughfare

Verb

tarmacs, tarmacing, tarmaced  

tarmac - surface with macadam; "macadam the road"
  macadamize, macadamise
  coat, surface cover or provide with a coat
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  • tarmac
    A mixture containing tar, used to make roads, pavements etc.

Part of speech

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  • tarmac, verb, present, 1st person singular of tarmac (infinitive).
  • tarmac, verb (infinitive).
  • tarmac, noun, singular of tarmacs.
  • tarmac, adjective.

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

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