Macadam and Mortar

Macadam

Macadam noun - A paved surface having compressed layers of broken rocks held together with tar.
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Mortar and macadam are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mortar" instead a noun "Macadam".

Nearby Words: macadamized, macadamised

Mortar

Mortar noun - A bowl-shaped vessel in which substances can be ground and mixed with a pestle.

Macadam and mortar are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Macadam" instead a noun "Mortar".

Nearby Words: mortared, mortarboard, mortaring
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