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Meaning of paving
The act of covering a surface, especially a road or path, with a layer of material such as asphalt or concrete.
Etymology of paving
The word "paving" comes from the Old French "paver", which is derived from the Latin "pavire", meaning "to beat" or "to ram", likely referring to the action of compacting stones or other materials to create a solid surface.
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the process of laying stones or other materials to create a road or path.
Synonyms
surfacing
resurfacing
asphalt
blacktop
macadam
concreting
cementing
sealing
coating
laying
constructing
building
repairing
maintaining
restoring
renovating
reconstructing
repaving
overlaying
patching
mending
fixing
flooring
groundwork
foundation
base
groundwork
roadwork
construction
engineering
civil engineering
Definitions
- The act of covering a surface, especially a road or path, with a material such as asphalt, concrete, or stones.
- * The material used for this purpose.
Usage Examples
- The city is responsible for the paving of roads and sidewalks.
- * The paving of the driveway was a major part of the home renovation project.
- * The company specializes in paving and road construction.
Antonyms
unpaving
removing
stripping
clearing
demolishing
destroying
dismantling
disassembling
deconstructing
undoing
unraveling
excavating
digging
uncovering
exposing
revealing
unsealing
uncoating
delayering