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Surface

ˈsəːfɪs

Surface definitions
noun
surface surfaces
  1. the outside part or uppermost layer of something

    "the earth's surface"

    • the level top of something

      "roll out the dough on a floured surface"

    • the area of an outer part or uppermost layer of something

      "the surface area of a cube"

    • the upper limit of a body of liquid

      "fish floating on the surface of the water"

    • the outward appearance of someone or something, especially as distinct from less obvious aspects

      "Tom was a womanizer, but on the surface he remained respectable"

  2. a continuous set of points that has length and breadth but no thickness
adjective
surface
  1. relating to or found on the surface of something

    "surface layers"

    • denoting ships which travel on the surface of the water as distinct from submarines

      "the surface fleet"

    • carried by or denoting transportation by sea or overland rather than by air

      "surface mail"

verb
surface surfaced surfaces surfacing
  1. rise or come up to the surface of the water or the ground

    "he surfaced from his dive"

    come to the surface come to the top come up rise
    • come to people's attention; become apparent

      "the row first surfaced two years ago"

    • (of a person) appear after having been asleep

      "it was almost 11.30 before Anthony surfaced"

  2. provide (something, especially a road) with a particular surface

    "a small path surfaced with terracotta tiles"