metalled
(UK, of a road) Surfaced, tarred, covered in stone or crushed rock (usually tar-coated).
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(UK, of a road) Surfaced, tarred, covered in stone or crushed rock (usually tar-coated).
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(of any object) Made of metal or having metal fittings or plating.
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