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Definition of Macadamize
1. Verb. Surface with macadam. "Macadam the road"
Generic synonyms: Coat, Surface
Derivative terms: Macadam, Macadam, Tarmac, Tarmac
Definition of Macadamize
1. v. t. To cover, as a road, or street, with small, broken stones, so as to form a smooth, hard, convex surface.
Definition of Macadamize
1. Verb. To cover, as a road, or street, with small, broken stones, so as to form a smooth, hard, convex surface. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Macadamize
1. [v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES]
Medical Definition of Macadamize
1. To cover, as a road, or street, with small, broken stones, so as to form a smooth, hard, convex surface. Origin: From John Loudon McAdam, who introduced the process into Great Britain in 1816. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Macadamize
Literary usage of Macadamize
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Judicial and Statutory Definitions of Words and Phrases by West Publishing Company (1904)
"As the word "building" Is a synonym of "paving," a town has power to pave with
asphalt under a power to macadamize, build, gutter, and curb streets. ..."
2. Acts of the State of Ohio by Ohio, Ohio General Assembly, Ohio Secretary of State (1889)
"THEO. F. DAVIS, President pro tem, of the Senate. [House Bill No. 661.] AN ACT
To open, grade and macadamize Glen Lyon avenue, Hamilton county, ..."
3. Festus, a Poem by Philip James Bailey (1847)
"Blood is the base of all things—law ana war, I could tame this lion age to follow
me. I should like to macadamize the world; The road to Hell wants mending. ..."
4. Annual Report by Newport (R.I.). Public Works Dept (1907)
"39986 8430 48416 Dartmouth street re-surface 203 31 44 77 248 08 Downing street
re-macadamize 177 93 38 72 216 65 Rhode Island avenue ..."
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