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resurfacing — the process of putting a new surface on something, especially a road

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the process of putting a new surface on something, especially a road

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌriːˈsɜːrfəsɪŋ/

Example Sentences

  • The old scandal is resurfacing just before the election.
  • After years underwater, the submarine crew was excited about resurfacing for pizza.
  • The city allocated funds for resurfacing major streets.

resurfacing

NOUN

[/ˌriːˈsɜːrfəsɪŋ/]

the process of putting a new surface on something, especially a road

construction workers operate a large paving machine that spreads fresh black asphalt over the old cracked road surface. Steam rises from the hot new asphalt as it covers the worn pavement below. The heavy roller machine follows behind, pressing down the new surface to make it smooth and even. Orange traffic cones guide cars around the work zone while other workers sweep debris from the freshly paved area. A supervisor points toward the completed section that shows the clear difference between old and new pavement.  the process of putting a new surface on the road
💡 Concept

construction workers operate a large paving machine that spreads fresh black asphalt over the old cracked road surface. Steam rises from the hot new asphalt as it covers the worn pavement below. The heavy roller machine follows behind, pressing down the new surface to make it smooth and even. Orange traffic cones guide cars around the work zone while other workers sweep debris from the freshly paved area. A supervisor points toward the completed section that shows the clear difference between old and new pavement. the process of putting a new surface on the road

Resurfacing roads requires researching and purchasing!
🎵 Rhyme

Resurfacing roads requires researching and purchasing!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌriːˈsɜːrfəsɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌriːˈsɜːfəsɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

Prefixre--
Rootsurface
Suffix--ing

Origin

Resurfacing combines the prefix re- (from Latin iterum, meaning 'again') with surface, derived from Old French and Latin superficies (top layer or outer boundary). The term developed to mean either the action of creating a new surface or the process of reappearing.

Breakdown

re- (again, anew) + surface (from Latin super- (over) + facies (face/appearance), meaning outer layer) + -ing (present participle suffix denoting action or process).

🎵Rhyme

surfacing
purchasing
researching

🔗Collocations

road resurfacing
resurfacing work
issues resurfacing
memories resurfacing
resurfacing project
complete resurfacing

📝Examples

“The old scandal is resurfacing just before the election.”

😄 Fun example

“After years underwater, the submarine crew was excited about resurfacing for pizza.”

“The city allocated funds for resurfacing major streets.”

“His childhood fears kept resurfacing during therapy sessions.”

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