English noun: asphalt | |||
| 1. | asphalt (substance) mixed asphalt and crushed gravel or sand; used especially for paving but also for roofing | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | pavement, paving, paving material | ||
| 2. | asphalt (substance) a dark bituminous substance found in natural beds and as residue from petroleum distillation; consists mainly of hydrocarbons | ||
| Synonyms | mineral pitch | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | mineral | ||
English verb: asphalt | |||
| 1. | asphalt (contact) cover with tar or asphalt | ||
| Samples | Asphalt the driveway. | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | pave | ||