Meaning of McAdamization | Babel Free

Definitions

Alternative spelling of macadamization.

alt-of, alternative, uncountable

Examples

“Ours is a matter-of-fact age—an age of steam and railway and McAdamization and labor-saving machinery—the poetry of Time has gone by forever, and we have⟳ only the sober prose left us.”

“Imagine⟳ a street much wider than Pennsylvania Avenue, smooth as McAdamization can render it, down whose length at regular intervals rise⟳ spreading trees — divide⟳ it into four avenues, each rejoicing in its Arch of leaves — if not as grand, at least as complete⟳ as that of Temple Street New Haven that used to excite my special wonder⟳ & enthusiasm.”

“The road in this vicinity was graded, stone prepared along the line for McAdamization, along Main street it was paved, the bridge over Whitewater was built, &c.”

“Ultimately, Whigs regarded the outcome with mixed emotions. As champions of state-funded internal improvements, they favored recommendations like⟳ railroad construction, turnpike McAdamization, and the dredging of rivers and harbors.”

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