[pave] vt paved ; pav.ing [ME, fr. MF paver, fr. L pavire to strike, pound; perh. akin to Gk paiein to strike] (14c) 1: to lay or cover with material (as asphalt or concrete) that forms a firm level surface for travel
2: to cover firmly and solidly as if with paving material
3: to serve as a covering or pavement of -- pav.er n -- pave the way : to prepare a smooth easy way: facilitate development pa.ve also pa.veed or pa.ved adj [pave fr. F, fr. pp. of paver to pave] (1903) of jewels: set as close together as possible to conceal a metal base