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

Example:
The submarine's surfacing surprised the fishing boat.
We watched for the whale's next surfacing.
2.

the material used for the surface of a road or other area

Example:
The new road surfacing made the drive much smoother.
They are applying a protective surfacing to the playground.

Verb

1.

come to the surface of water or ground

Example:
The submarine was surfacing slowly.
Old memories kept surfacing in her mind.
2.

provide a surface for (a road or other area)

Example:
The workers are currently surfacing the new highway.
They decided to surface the patio with natural stone.