resurface


re·sur·face

verb \(ˌ)rē-ˈsər-fəs\

Definition of RESURFACE

transitive verb
: to provide with a new or fresh surface <resurface skin by dermabrasion>
intransitive verb
: to come again to the surface (as of the water); broadly : reappear
re·sur·fac·er \-fə-sər\ noun

Examples of RESURFACE

  1. A few of the writer's journals have resurfaced.
  2. His resentment toward her resurfaced.
  3. The road needs to be resurfaced.

First Known Use of RESURFACE

1889

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