paving

/ˈpeɪvɪŋ/

paving is the present participle and gerund of pave.

Noun

paving (countable and uncountable, plural pavings)

The hard durable surface placed directly atop the ground, as on a street or sidewalk.
Interior pavement, as in a cathedral.

pave (third-person singular simple present paves, present participle paving, simple past and past participle paved)

(UK) To cover something with paving slabs.
(Canada, US) To cover with stone, concrete, blacktop or other solid covering, especially to aid travel.
- They paved Paradise and put up a parking lot.1970, Joni Mitchell, “Big Yellow Taxi”, in Ladies of the Canyon
(figuratively, transitive) To pave the way for; to make easy and smooth.
- After two weeks Miguel began to circulate freely about the city in his truck, albeit with the long, chrome-plated pistol cocked and ready on his lap. It wouldn't be for three more years that Gonzo would tell Miguel about the secret leverage that paved his path to freedom.2011, Rice Baker-Yeboah, The Animal Pathways 1-2, page 110

paving (not comparable)

plural	pavings

What does paving mean?: Paving means the hard durable surface placed directly atop the ground, as on a street or sidewalk.
What is paving the present participle and gerund of?: Paving is the present participle and gerund of pave.
What part of speech is paving?: Paving can be a noun or an adjective.
How do you pronounce paving?: Paving is pronounced /ˈpeɪvɪŋ/.
What is the plural of paving?: The plural of paving is pavings.

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