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roadbed Definition

road·bed (rōdbed′)

noun

    1. the foundation laid to support the ties, rails, and ballast of a railroad
    2. a layer of crushed rock, cinders, etc. immediately under the ties
  1. the foundation or surface of a road or highway

roadbed Synonyms

roadbed

n.

crushed rock, gravel, ballast; see foundation 2.

roadbed Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

size: At this point cut from the emery paper the roadbed size.

Browse dictionary entries near roadbed

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