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roadbed

road·bed
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [rohd-bed]
    • /ˈroʊdˌbɛd/
    • /ˈrəʊdbed/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rohd-bed]
    • /ˈroʊdˌbɛd/

Definitions of roadbed word

  • noun roadbed Railroads. the bed or foundation structure for the track of a railroad. the layer of ballast immediately beneath the ties of a railroad track. 1
  • noun roadbed the material of which a road is composed. 1
  • noun roadbed the material used to make a road 0
  • noun roadbed a layer of ballast that supports the sleepers of a railway track 0
  • noun roadbed the foundation laid to support the ties, rails, and ballast of a railroad 0
  • noun roadbed a layer of crushed rock, cinders, etc. immediately under the ties 0

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Parts of speech for Roadbed

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roadbed popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

roadbed usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with roadbed

  • what is a roadbed?

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