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pavement

nounfeminine/kaɫ.ˈka.dɐ/high

cal·ça·da

Definition

A paved surface, usually made of stone, tile, or concrete, that covers the sides of streets intended for pedestrians.
The old town's pavement is made of cobblestones.
Please keep the pavement clear for pedestrians.
Common collocations
Portuguese pavementRoman pavementsidewalk pavementwalk on the pavement

Etymology

Do latim 'calcāta', de 'calx' (cal).

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