(pāv) v.t. paved, pav·ing
To cover or surface with asphalt, gravel, concrete, macadam, etc., as a road.
—to pave the way (for) To make preparation (for); lead up to. [<F paver <L pavire ram down]

(pä·vā′) noun
1. A street pavement.
2. The close setting of jewels in which no metal shows. [<F, orig. pp. of paver. See PAVE.]