Tarmac and Tar

Tarmac

Tarmac noun - A paved surface having compressed layers of broken rocks held together with tar.
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Synonyms for Tarmac

Tar and tarmac are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tar" instead the word "Tarmac" as a noun or a verb.

Tar

Tar noun - One who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel.

Tarmac and tar are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Tarmac" instead the word "Tar" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: tarred, tared
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