prepaving
/priːˈpeɪvɪŋ/
noun
- The act or process of laying an initial surface layer in preparation for final paving.
- The contractor explained that prepaving helps prevent cracks in the finished pavement.
- Prepaving of the road took two days, and the final asphalt layer was added the following week.
- Proper prepaving is essential for a smooth and durable road surface.
verb
- To pave or lay a surface (such as a road, path, or area) in advance, before the main paving work or before something else is built.
- The construction crew spent the first week prepaving the driveway so the concrete could be poured later.
- Before building the new parking lot, the workers began prepaving the ground with a layer of gravel.
- The city decided to start prepaving the bike path early to avoid delays during the rainy season.