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TARMAC

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Tarmac.

How to pronounce tarmac:

UK

Tarmac - as a noun

A paving material of tar and broken stone; mixed in a factory and shaped during paving

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tarmacadam

A paved surface having compressed layers of broken rocks held together with tar

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
macadamtarmacadam

Tarmac - as a verb

Surface with macadam

Example: "Macadam the road"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
macadammacadamisemacadamize

Example Sentences

"The plane taxied along the tarmac before taking off."
"The runway was made of smooth tarmac."
"The airport workers repaired the damaged tarmac."
"Cars were parked on the tarmac outside the terminal building."
"The aircraft skidded on the wet tarmac during landing."
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Word Game Points

Is TARMAC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tarmac is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TARMAC has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is TARMAC a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tarmac is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TARMAC has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is TARMAC a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tarmac is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TARMAC has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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