black
top
Plural
blacktops
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a black, sticky mixture used for paving roads and pathways
Blacktop is a common term for asphalt, especially when it is used for paving roads, driveways, or parking lots. It is a dark, smooth surface made by mixing tar with small stones or gravel. Blacktop is strong, durable, and can handle heavy traffic while resisting weather damage. It is often used in areas where a reliable and long-lasting road surface is needed.
- The crew spread blacktop over the gravel base.
- She drove carefully on the newly laid blacktop.
- They used blacktop to pave the new parking lot.
- He watched the steamroller smooth out the blacktop.
- The blacktop provided a durable surface for the playground.
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