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Definition of paving - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
processact of covering a road or area with a hard surface
- The paving of the new highway took several months..
2.
constructionmaterial used to cover a surface outdoors
- The paving around the pool was made of smooth stones..
3.
street surfacehard surface layer on streets or sidewalks
- The paving on Main Street needs repair.
Adjective
1.
materialTECH. related to materials used for pavementTECH.
- The paving stones were delivered yesterday.
2.
constructionpreparatory or enabling in nature
- The paving steps ensured a smooth project launch.
Images of paving
material used to cover a surface outdoors 
hard surface layer on streets or sidewalks
Expressions with paving
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flat stone or concrete piece for paving
They laid a paving stone path in the garden.
large flat block used to cover outdoor walking areas
He replaced a cracked paving slab near the front steps.
paving made of irregularly shaped stones
The garden path was laid with crazy paving for a rustic look..
flat piece of material used for paving
The garden path was made of paving tiles.
Origin of paving
Latin, pavire (to beat)
Terms with paving included in their meaning
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construction
dark, thick substance used for paving roads
paving material
black sticky substance used for paving roads
construction
cover a surface with dark sticky paving material
paving material
asphalt material used for road surfaces
paving
pave a surface with black bituminous material
material
cobblestones as a building or paving material
flat block
paving stone used for paths or roads
construction
paving material made of flat stones
paving
pave a surface with small stones
paving
pave a surface with tarmacadam
construction
material of tar and crushed stone for paving
construction
rounded stone used in paving
construction
slab of stone used for paving
home
enclosed area in front of a house with paving
paving
pave a surface with cobblestones
rich in bitumen
type of coal rich in bitumen, often used for paving
construction
sand mixed with bitumen, often used in paving
street coating
black material used for paving roads
roadwork method
process of paving with blacktop
construction
block of artificial stone for paving
construction
very hard brick used for paving
paving
hard brick used as a paving stone
paving
material used as a base for paving or filling
outdoor design
built, inanimate parts of yard planning, such as paving and walls
Examples of paving in a sentence
Paving of the city streets is scheduled for next month. The garden path was lined with brick paving. They chose granite paving for the driveway. The paving was damaged by the heavy rain. New paving was installed in the park walkway. They chose paving materials for the new road.
Paving bricks are stacked in the yard. The paving strategy laid the groundwork for future developments. Paving measures were crucial for the project's success.
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- French:pavage, de revêtement, ...
- German:Pflasterung, vorbereitend, ...
- Italian:pavimentazione, da pavimentazione, ...
- Spanish:pavimentación, de pavimentación, ...
- Portuguese:pavimentação, pavimentador, ...
- Chinese:铺路, 铺路用的, ...
- Japanese:舗装工事, 舗装用の, ...
- Arabic:تَعْبِيد, رَصْفِي, ...
- Hebrew:סְלִילָה, לְרִצוּף, ...
- Russian:укладка асфальта, мощеный, ...
- Ukrainian:брукування, мощений, ...
- Hindi:पक्कीकरण, फर्श की, ...
Definition of pave - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
constructioncover a surface with stone or concrete
- They paved the driveway with concrete.
2.
preparationmake a process easier or smoother
- Her efforts paved the way for success.
Expressions with pave
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lead to disaster by acting with good intentions
They paved the road to hell by ignoring the warnings.
make future progress or development easier
Her research paved the way for new discoveries.
cause something to lead to very bad results
They paved the way to hell by ignoring the warnings.
Origin of pave
Latin, pavire (to beat)
Examples of pave in a sentence
They plan to pave the entire courtyard. The pilot program paved the way for wider reform. Early talks may pave a smoother path to agreement.
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- French:paver, ouvrir la voie à, ...
- German:pflastern, den Weg ebnen, ...
- Italian:pavimentare, spianare la strada, ...
- Spanish:pavimentar, allanar el camino, ...
- Portuguese:pavimentar, abrir caminho, ...
- Chinese:铺设, 铺平道路, ...
- Japanese:舗装する, 道を開く, ...
- Arabic:رَصَّفَ, مَهَّدَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְרַצֵּף, לְהַכְשִׁיר, ...
- Russian:мостить, прокладывать путь, ...
- Ukrainian:вимостити, прокладати шлях, ...
- Hindi:पक्का करना, राह आसान करना, ...
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