Washboarding
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Washboarding is a noun meaning The appearance of ripples or bumps on a dirt or gravel road, caused by wear from traffic, erosion, or poor grading.
Meaning
The appearance of ripples or bumps on a dirt or gravel road, caused by wear from traffic, erosion, or poor grading.
More Meanings
- (bees) An unexplained behavior in which bees move across the surface of their hive with a rocking motion.
- present participle and gerund of washboard
- A streaky appearance on solid patches of color printed on corrugated materials, resulting from the uneven pressure exerted due to corrugations.
Example Sentences
The behavior shown here is washboarding.
Aggregate quality is important to prevent washboarding.
As the surface aged with traffic, the washboarding decreased in severity.
The flute tips and the buckling or washboarding between the flutes tips can be seen easily.
Word Forms
- washboardings
Synonyms for washboarding
Depending on context, synonyms include corrugation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include splashboard, corrugation, waterbreak, abrasion, scouring, windrow.
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