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pavement definition

pave·ment (pāv′mənt)

noun

  1. a paved surface or covering, as of concrete, brick, etc.; specif.,
    1. a paved street or road
    2. Brit. a sidewalk
  2. the material used in paving

Etymology: OFr < L < pavimentum < pavire, to beat: see pave

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