paving

Short definition from Wiktionary

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of pave

Noun

1. 1
   The hard durable surface placed directly atop the ground, as on a street or sidewalk.
2. 2
   Interior pavement, as in a cathedral.

Adjective

1. 1
   Pertaining to the material used for pavement, or to the surface itself.