noun, verb ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The application of a new surface.

   "the need for frequent road resurfacings"

2. 2
   The act of coming above the surface again.

   "The researchers measured the number of resurfacings per minute by each dolphin."

3. 3
   A reappearance or reoccurrence. figuratively

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of resurface form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

return

Example

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"the need for frequent road resurfacings"

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