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Paviour

Description:

A paviour is a person who lays or repairs paving stones.

Senses and Usages:

Noun (Job Title):

1. A paviour is a skilled laborer who specializes in the installation and maintenance of paving stones on roads, sidewalks, and other surfaces.

Example Sentence: The city hired a team of skilled paviours to renovate the historic town center.

Noun (Paving Stone):

2. In construction, a paviour refers to a rectangular or square stone, typically made of concrete or granite, used for paving.

Example Sentence: The driveway was paved with durable paviours to withstand heavy traffic.

Noun (Plural):

3. Paviours can also refer to a group of people who specialize in laying pavement.

Example Sentence: The paviours worked diligently to complete the project ahead of schedule.

Verb:

4. To paviour means to lay paving stones or create a paved surface.

Example Sentence: The municipality plans to paviour the entire street to improve accessibility.