paving
/ˈpeɪvɪŋ/
verb
Meaning
To cover something with paving slabs.
To cover with stone, concrete, blacktop or other solid covering, especially to aid travel.
To pave the way for; to make easy and smooth.
noun
Meaning
The hard durable surface placed directly atop the ground, as on a street or sidewalk.
Interior pavement, as in a cathedral.
adjective
Meaning
Pertaining to the material used for pavement, or to the surface itself.