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Meaning of tarmac

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

tarmac

Pronunciation:/ˈtɑː(ɹ)mæk/

noun

Definitions

  1. Tarmacadam.

  2. Any bituminous road surfacing material.

    Synonyms:asphalt

  3. The driveable surface of a road.

  4. The area of an airport, other than the runway, where planes park or maneuver.

verb

Definitions

  1. To pave with tarmacadam or a similar material.

  2. To spend time idling on a runway, usually waiting for takeoff clearance.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/tarmac

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