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asphalt distributor truck
/ˈæsfɑːlt dɪstɹˈɪbjuːɾɚ tɹˈʌk/
Asphalt distributor truck
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a vehicle equipped with a tank and sprayer used to evenly distribute asphalt onto roads during construction or maintenance
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
asphalt distributor trucks
What is an "asphalt distributor truck"?
An asphalt distributor truck is a vehicle used to spray a layer of liquid asphalt onto a road surface during road construction or maintenance. The truck has a large tank that holds the asphalt and a nozzle system that evenly spreads the material onto the road. Asphalt distributor trucks are often used for tasks like sealing, patching, or preparing a surface before adding new layers of asphalt. The truck allows for precise control of the amount of asphalt applied, ensuring a smooth and durable road surface.
Examples
The asphalt distributor truck arrived early in the morning to begin resurfacing our neighborhood streets.
