metalled

Meanings

• adjective

  Surface treated with metal or covered with metal.

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Antonyms

unmetalled

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Variants

List of all variants of metalled that leads to same result
metal , metaled , metaling , metalled , metalling , metals

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Etymology

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From the verb 'metal' plus the suffix -ed, indicating a past participle.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'metalled' is often used in the United Kingdom to describe roads that have been surfaced with crushed stone and bound together with tar or asphalt.

2. Metalled surfaces were once commonly used for railway tracks, but have been largely replaced by concrete sleepers.

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Related Concepts

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1. pavement: A common use of metalled surfaces is for paving roads and footpaths.

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Culture

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In literature, 'metalled' is used metaphorically to describe hardened or unyielding characters or situations. In music, it can refer to the use of metal instruments or genres.

How to Memorize "metalled"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a road or pathway being covered with metal plates to create a smooth and durable surface.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'metalled' with the sound of metal being hammered or the sight of a shiny metal surface.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'metalled' comes from the verb 'metal', which is often used to describe hard and durable materials.

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