Definition of paving
: pavement
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The driveway was covered with concrete paving.
They had to break up the paving to lay a new gas line.
Recent Examples of paving from the Web
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The city advises motorists to expect 4 to 6 weeks of full lane closures followed by an additional month of intermittent daily lane closures to complete paving and landscaping work.
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The taxes will used for initiatives outlined in the city's comprehensive plan such as new infrastructure including storm water management and street paving, upgrades to parks and recreation areas and economic development.
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As part of the work, Downer will get its final paving as part of that sewer project.
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These sellers may offer products or services that run the gamut from general home contracting work, including asphalt paving and home security promotions, to items like magazine subscriptions.
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Beyond the all-asphalt paving of the roads, there will also be work done on sidewalk ramps to be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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On the flip side, the city has expanded library and recreation center hours, ramped up street paving and has a park system the envy of other cities.
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Next steps The median work will be followed by landscaping work and then the final paving.
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In 2015, another $340 million was dedicated mostly to street paving.
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First Known Use of paving
15th century
PAVING Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of paving for English Language Learners
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: material (such as stone, tar, or concrete) that is used to form the hard surface of a road, driveway, etc.
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: the hard surface of a road, driveway, etc.
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