Paver: meaning, definitions and examples

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paver

 

[ ˈpeɪvər ]

Context #1

construction

A person who lays bricks or tiles to form a pavement or floor.

Synonyms

bricklayer, pavement worker, tile layer

Examples of usage

  • The paver did a great job on the new patio.
  • The paver carefully arranged the bricks in a herringbone pattern.
Context #2

equipment

A machine used to lay asphalt, concrete, or other materials on roads, parking lots, etc.

Synonyms

asphalt paver, paving machine, road paver

Examples of usage

  • The paver was used to resurface the highway.
  • The construction crew operated the paver to smooth out the new driveway.

Translations

Translations of the word "paver" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pavimentador

🇮🇳 सड़क बनाने वाला

🇩🇪 Pflasterer

🇮🇩 pengaspal

🇺🇦 бруківник

🇵🇱 brukarz

🇯🇵 舗装工

🇫🇷 paveur

🇪🇸 pavimentador

🇹🇷 kaldırım ustası

🇰🇷 포장공

🇸🇦 عامل رصف

🇨🇿 dlaždič

🇸🇰 dlaždič

🇨🇳 铺路工

🇸🇮 tlakovalec

🇮🇸 hellulagnari

🇰🇿 тас қалаушы

🇬🇪 დამფენავი

🇦🇿 döşəyici

🇲🇽 pavimentador

Word origin

The word 'paver' originated from the Middle English word 'pavier', which in turn came from the Old French word 'paveor'. The term ultimately traces back to the Latin word 'pavire', meaning 'to beat or ram down'. Initially used to refer to a person who laid paving stones, the term evolved to also include the machine used for laying pavement.

See also: pave, pavement.