What does pavior mean?
Pavior means A person who lays paving slabs..
Pavior
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
A person who lays paving slabs..
Definitions by Sense
- A person who lays paving slabs.
- A brick or slab used for paving.
- (obsolete) A machine that is used to tamp down paving slabs.
Example Sentences
[T]he Contract with the Pipe-water Pavior was, as he recollects, to keep the Pavement in Repair for ſix Weeks; […]
A "mooner," fond of staring into shop windows, or watching the labourers pulling up the pavement to inspect the gas-pipes, or listening stolidly to the dull "pech" of the paviour's rammer on the flags.
Synonyms for pavior
Antonyms for pavior
Related Words
Word Forms
- paviors
- paviour
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for pavior?
Common synonyms include paviour, paving machine.
What is the opposite of pavior?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use pavior in a sentence?
[T]he Contract with the Pipe-water Pavior was, as he recollects, to keep the Pavement in Repair for ſix Weeks; […]
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