English dictionary
pave
/p/eI/v/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a setting with precious stones so closely set that no metal shows
Source: WordNet 3.0
verb
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cover with a material such as stone or concrete to make suitable for vehicle traffic
ExamplesPave the roads in the village.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To lay or cover with stone, brick, or other material, so as to make a firm, level, or convenient surface for horses, carriages, or persons on foot, to travel on; to floor with brick, stone, or other solid material; as, to <i>pave</i> a street; to <i>pave</i> a court.
Source: webster1913