noun
metalling
Metalling (noun) means a road's surface, usually made of gravel, tarmac or a similar hard material.
noun
1
A road's surface, usually made of gravel, tarmac or a similar hard material.
2
The work of laying down this kind of surface on a road.
"The Roman street had seven successive metallings. The latest metallings were contemporary with the tile works."
— The Antiquaries Journal (1979)
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What is the meaning of metalling?
"metalling" (noun) means a road's surface, usually made of gravel, tarmac or a similar hard material.
What are the different meanings of metalling?
"metalling" has 2 main meanings: 1. A road's surface, usually made of gravel, tarmac or a similar hard material; 2. The work of laying down this kind of surface on a road.