Metalled
adjective
Covered or surfaced with mettle, like a road.
The metalled road leads to the small village.
adjective
Covered or surfaced with mettle, like a road.
The metalled road leads to the small village.
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Road Material
Refers to roads that have a hard, durable surface made from compacted material like asphalt.
Heavy trucks frequently use the metalled roads to avoid damage.
Pro Tip 2/3Infrastructure Context
Commonly used when discussing the development and maintenance of roads and infrastructure.
The government has invested in metalled roads to improve transportation.
Pro Tip 3/3Contrast with 'Unmetalled'
Use 'metalled' to contrast with 'unmetalled' paths or roads, which are not surfaced and often more rugged.
Unlike the bumpy unmetalled tracks, the metalled roads made for a smooth ride.
Pro Tip 1/3Road Material
Refers to roads that have a hard, durable surface made from compacted material like asphalt.
Heavy trucks frequently use the metalled roads to avoid damage.
Pro Tip 2/3Infrastructure Context
Commonly used when discussing the development and maintenance of roads and infrastructure.
The government has invested in metalled roads to improve transportation.
Pro Tip 3/3Contrast with 'Unmetalled'
Use 'metalled' to contrast with 'unmetalled' paths or roads, which are not surfaced and often more rugged.
Unlike the bumpy unmetalled tracks, the metalled roads made for a smooth ride.
Pro Tip 1/3Road Material
Refers to roads that have a hard, durable surface made from compacted material like asphalt.
Heavy trucks frequently use the metalled roads to avoid damage.
Pro Tip 2/3Infrastructure Context
Commonly used when discussing the development and maintenance of roads and infrastructure.
The government has invested in metalled roads to improve transportation.
Pro Tip 3/3Contrast with 'Unmetalled'
Use 'metalled' to contrast with 'unmetalled' paths or roads, which are not surfaced and often more rugged.
Unlike the bumpy unmetalled tracks, the metalled roads made for a smooth ride.
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