And I did do jobs like collecting acorns which we fed to the pigs, mixed with other things. And I also picked stones off the fields which was done in those times, stones as metalling for the roads.
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Metalling
Synonyms for "metalling" (226 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (46)
Strong matches (67)
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Noun(1 words)
Related words (113)
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Adjective(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: metallic element, achievement, aes, alerion, alloy.
- Sentence evidence is available for metalling, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "metalling".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "metalling"
Keep "metalling" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "metalling" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "metalling", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "metalling" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Sample sentences
5 total sentences available.
Almora, April 1 — Almora District Magistrate DS Garbyal has expressed his annoyance at the poor quality of work executed by the personnel of the Public Works Department (PWD) in the district. […] In a letter addressed to the Chief Engineer of the PWD, Garbyal highlighted defects in the roads, culverts and drains that were built during the last financial year. He said the metalling of the roads had started to come off and the potholes marking the roads were causing accidents.
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One of the most important tasks was the metalling of the roads, and the dumping of metal beside them in parts where it was impossible to lay it, in order that work might commence with the assault. The surface of the roads was good, but only because the Division had been holding a front so wide, which made the traffic upon them relatively light.
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[Footnote 32] According to the French map of the Levant, laid in 1925, before the metalling of the roads.
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "metalling"?
Closest matches include metallic element, achievement, aes, alerion, alloy.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "metalling"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.