How Do You Spell BLACKTOPS?

Pronunciation: [blˈaktɒps] (IPA)

The word "blacktops" refers to a type of pavement used for roads and runways. It is spelled phonetically as /ˈblæk.tɒps/ with the stress on the first syllable. The word is a compound of two words, "black" and "tops", with the "s" at the end indicating a plural form. The "k" in "black" is followed by "-to" in "tops", as the "k" sound and "t" sound are pronounced separately. This spelling is important for those working in the construction industry or discussing transportation infrastructure.

BLACKTOPS Meaning and Definition

1. Blacktops refer to roads or surfaces that are covered with a layer of asphalt or black tar-like material. This term is commonly used in North America to describe roadways or pavements that have been specifically constructed or repaved with an asphalt mixture. The term "blacktops" derives its name from the dark color of the asphalt, which is typically black.

   The blacktop layer is composed of crushed stone, sand, and a sticky binder called asphalt cement. It is used to create a durable and smooth surface for vehicles, providing a safe and stable platform for driving. Blacktops are widely constructed on all types of roads, including highways, city streets, parking lots, and driveways, due to their ability to withstand heavy traffic loads and resist wear and tear caused by weather conditions. They offer improved traction and stability for vehicles compared to unpaved or non-blacktopped surfaces.

   The term "blacktops" is often used informally to refer to roads or highways that are paved with asphalt. It has become a colloquial way of describing any road or surface that has been covered with a black tar-like material. The construction and maintenance of blacktops are typically carried out by road engineering and construction crews, who ensure that the surface remains in good condition by periodically sealing cracks, repaving when necessary, or applying fresh layers of asphalt.

Common Misspellings for BLACKTOPS

• blacktipi
• blaktopps

Etymology of BLACKTOPS

The word "blacktops" is derived from the combination of two separate words: "black" and "tops".

- "Black" refers to the color of the asphalt or bitumen used to construct roads, highways, and pavements. Asphalt is a dark, black, or grayish material commonly used as a binding agent for road surfaces.

- "Tops" refers to the uppermost layer or surface of a road or pavement.

When these two words are combined, "blacktops" is used to refer to the uppermost layer of a road or pavement made of asphalt or bitumen, thus indicating the color and material used for its construction.

Similar spelling words for BLACKTOPS

• black cat,
• blacktail,
• blacktop,
• black out,
• blackstock,
• Blackstone,
• black duck,
• blackthorn,
• blacktopped,
• black stork,
• blackout,
• blastopore,
• blackseed,
• blackwood,
• blacktopping,
• blackston,
• blackwater,
• blackdamp.

Conjugate verb Blacktops

CONDITIONAL

I would blacktop

we would blacktop

you would blacktop

he/she/it would blacktop

they would blacktop

FUTURE

I will blacktop

we will blacktop

you will blacktop

he/she/it will blacktop

they will blacktop

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have blacktopped

we will have blacktopped

you will have blacktopped

he/she/it will have blacktopped

they will have blacktopped

PAST

I blacktopped

we blacktopped

you blacktopped

he/she/it blacktopped

they blacktopped

PAST PERFECT

I had blacktopped

we had blacktopped

you had blacktopped

he/she/it had blacktopped

they had blacktopped

PRESENT

I blacktop

we blacktop

you blacktop

he/she/it blacktops

they blacktop

PRESENT PERFECT

I have blacktopped

we have blacktopped

you have blacktopped

he/she/it has blacktopped

they have blacktopped

I am blacktopping

we are blacktopping

you are blacktopping

he/she/it is blacktopping

they are blacktopping

I was blacktopping

we were blacktopping

you were blacktopping

he/she/it was blacktopping

they were blacktopping

I will be blacktopping

we will be blacktopping

you will be blacktopping

he/she/it will be blacktopping

they will be blacktopping

I have been blacktopping

we have been blacktopping

you have been blacktopping

he/she/it has been blacktopping

they have been blacktopping

I had been blacktopping

we had been blacktopping

you had been blacktopping

he/she/it had been blacktopping

they had been blacktopping

I will have been blacktopping

we will have been blacktopping

you will have been blacktopping

he/she/it will have been blacktopping

they will have been blacktopping

I would have blacktopped

we would have blacktopped

you would have blacktopped

he/she/it would have blacktopped

they would have blacktopped

I would be blacktopping

we would be blacktopping

you would be blacktopping

he/she/it would be blacktopping

they would be blacktopping

I would have been blacktopping

we would have been blacktopping

you would have been blacktopping

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they would have been blacktopping