pave

• Substantiv, das eine Fassungsart bezeichnet, bei der Edelsteine so dicht nebeneinander gesetzt sind, dass das Metall zwischen ihnen nicht sichtbar ist.

A noun referring to a setting in which precious stones are placed so closely together that no metal is visible between them.

1. Pavé settingC1formal

   A setting in which precious stones are set so closely together that no metal is visible between them.

   Pavéfassung

   • The ring featured a diamond pavé that sparkled brilliantly.
   • She admired the intricate pavé setting on the bracelet.
   • The jeweler specialized in pavé designs for luxury watches.

• Verb, das bezeichnet, eine Fläche mit festem, ebenem Material zu bedecken; im übertragenen Sinn auch, einen Weg vorzubereiten oder zu erleichtern.

A verb used to indicate the act of covering a surface with a hard, even material, or figuratively to prepare or make a path easier.

1. B1formal

   To cover a surface, such as a road or path, with a hard material like stone, concrete, or asphalt to make it suitable for vehicles or walking.

   Pflastern

   • The city plans to pave the old dirt road next month.
   • Workers are paving the driveway with new asphalt.
   • They paved the garden path with decorative stones.

   Synonymeasphaltconcreteflagfloormacadamizesurfacetarmac