paving

/ˈpeɪvɪŋ/

/ˈpeɪvɪŋ/

Other forms: pavings

Definitions of paving

1. noun

   the act of applying paving materials to an area
   synonyms: pavage

   type of:

   application, coating, covering

   the work of applying something
2. noun

   the paved surface of a thoroughfare
   synonyms: pavement

   types:

   curbside

   the side of a sidewalk that is bordered by a curb

   type of:

   paved surface

   a level horizontal surface covered with paving material
3. noun

   material used to pave an area
   synonyms: pavement, paving material

   types:

   asphalt

   mixed asphalt and crushed gravel or sand; used especially for paving but also for roofing

   concrete

   a strong hard building material composed of sand and gravel and cement and water

   blacktop, blacktopping

   a black bituminous material used for paving roads or other areas; usually spread over crushed rock

   macadam

   broken stone used in macadamized roadways

   tarmac, tarmacadam

   a paving material of tar and broken stone; mixed in a factory and shaped during paving

   cement

   concrete pavement sometimes referred to as cement

   ferroconcrete, reinforced concrete

   concrete with metal and/or mesh added to provide extra support against stresses

   type of:

   artefact, artifact

   a man-made object taken as a whole