tarmac
/ˈtɑː(ɹ)mæk/
noun
- 1
Tarmacadam.
- 2
Any bituminous road surfacing material.
- 3
The driveable surface of a road.
- 4
The area of an airport, other than the runway, where planes park or maneuver.
Synonyms
verb
- 1
To pave with tarmacadam or a similar material.
- 2
To spend time idling on a runway, usually waiting for takeoff clearance.
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