Meaning of the word surfacing in English
What does surfacing mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
surfacing
US /ˈsɜːr.fɪs.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈsɜː.fɪs.ɪŋ/
Noun
1.
the action of coming to the surface of water or ground
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The submarine's surfacing surprised the fishing boat.
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We watched for the whale's next surfacing.
2.
the material used for the surface of a road or other area
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The new road surfacing made the drive much smoother.
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They are applying a protective surfacing to the playground.
Verb
1.
come to the surface of water or ground
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The submarine was surfacing slowly.
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Old memories kept surfacing in her mind.
2.
provide a surface for (a road or other area)
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The workers are currently surfacing the new highway.
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They decided to surface the patio with natural stone.