surface

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈsɜːfɪs/
/ˈsɝːfəs/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

The overside or up-side of a flat object such as a table, or of a liquid.

2 Definition

The outside hull of a tangible object.

3 Definition

Outward or external appearance.

Example Sentences
  • On the surface, the spy looked like a typical businessman.
4 Definition

The locus of an equation (especially one with exactly two degrees of freedom) in a more-than-two-dimensional space.

5 Definition

(fortification) That part of the side which is terminated by the flank prolonged, and the angle of the nearest bastion.

Verb
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

To provide something with a surface.

2 Definition

To apply a surface to something.

3 Definition

To rise to the surface.

4 Definition

To bring to the surface.

5 Definition

To come out of hiding.

6 Definition

For information or facts to become known.

7 Definition

To make information or facts known.

8 Definition

To work a mine near the surface.

9 Definition

To appear or be found.