surface
English Thesaurus
1. a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | device, |
| definition | : | an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | aileron, |
| definition | : | an airfoil that controls lateral motion (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | elevator, |
| definition | : | the airfoil on the tailplane of an aircraft that makes it ascend or descend (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | flap, flaps, |
| definition | : | a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | rotary wing, rotor blade, |
| definition | : | the long airfoil that rotates to provide the lift that supports a helicopter in the air (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | rudder, |
| definition | : | a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | spoiler, |
| definition | : | a hinged airfoil on the upper surface of an aircraft wing that is raised to reduce lift and increase drag (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | spoiler, |
| definition | : | an airfoil mounted on the rear of a car to reduce lift at high speeds (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | stabilizer, |
| definition | : | airfoil consisting of a device for stabilizing an aircraft (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | vertical tail, |
| definition | : | the vertical airfoil in the tail assembly of an aircraft (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | wing, |
| definition | : | one of the horizontal airfoils on either side of the fuselage of an airplane (noun.artifact) |
| part holonym | : | leading edge, |
| definition | : | forward edge of an airfoil (noun.artifact) |
| part holonym | : | trailing edge, |
| definition | : | the rear edge of an airfoil (noun.artifact) |
2. the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | artefact, artifact, |
| definition | : | a man-made object taken as a whole (noun.tops) |
| hyponym | : | bed, |
| definition | : | the flat surface of a printing press on which the type form is laid in the last stage of producing a newspaper or magazine or book etc. (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | board, gameboard, |
| definition | : | a flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | face, |
| definition | : | the striking or working surface of an implement (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | ground, |
| definition | : | (art) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | klein bottle, |
| definition | : | a closed surface with only one side; formed by passing one end of a tube through the side of the tube and joining it with the other end (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | meniscus, |
| definition | : | (physics) the curved upper surface of a nonturbulent liquid in a vertical tube (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | miter, mitre, |
| definition | : | the surface of a beveled end of a piece where a miter joint is made (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | mobius strip, |
| definition | : | a continuous closed surface with only one side; formed from a rectangular strip by rotating one end 180 degrees and joining it with the other end (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | plaster, plasterwork, |
| definition | : | a surface of hardened plaster (as on a wall or ceiling) (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | side, |
| definition | : | an extended outer surface of an object (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | skin, |
| definition | : | an outer surface (usually thin) (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | spandrel, spandril, |
| definition | : | an approximately triangular surface area between two adjacent arches and the horizontal plane above them (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | superficies, |
| definition | : | outer surface of an area or a body (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | tread, |
| definition | : | the grooved surface of a pneumatic tire (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | work surface, |
| definition | : | a horizontal surface for supporting objects used in working or playing games (noun.artifact) |
3. information that has become public (noun.cognition)
4. a superficial aspect as opposed to the real nature of something (noun.cognition)
| hypernym | : | aspect, facet, |
| definition | : | a distinct feature or element in a problem (noun.cognition) |
5. the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object (noun.location)
| hypernym | : | bound, boundary, bounds, |
| definition | : | the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | interface, |
| definition | : | (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things (two objects or liquids or chemical phases) (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | hard palate, |
| definition | : | the bony part of the roof of the mouth (noun.body) |
| hyponym | : | palate, roof of the mouth, |
| definition | : | the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities (noun.body) |
| hyponym | : | face, side, |
| definition | : | a surface forming part of the outside of an object (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | end, |
| definition | : | the surface at either extremity of a three-dimensional object (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | inside, interior, |
| definition | : | the inner or enclosed surface of something (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | exterior, outside, |
| definition | : | the outer side or surface of something (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | substrate, substratum, |
| definition | : | a surface on which an organism grows or is attached (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | wave front, wavefront, |
| definition | : | (physics) an imaginary surface joining all points in space that are reached at the same instant by a wave propagating through a medium (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | photosphere, |
| definition | : | the intensely luminous surface of a star (especially the sun) (noun.object) |
6. the outermost level of the land or sea (noun.object)
| hypernym | : | layer, |
| definition | : | a relatively thin sheetlike expanse or region lying over or under another (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | floor, |
| definition | : | the bottom surface of any lake or other body of water (noun.object) |
| hyponym | : | floor, |
| definition | : | the lower inside surface of any hollow structure (noun.object) |
| part holonym | : | body of water, water, |
| definition | : | the part of the earth's surface covered with water (such as a river or lake or ocean) (noun.object) |
| part holonym | : | gap, opening, |
| definition | : | an open or empty space in or between things (noun.object) |
| part meronym | : | geosphere, lithosphere, |
| definition | : | the solid part of the earth consisting of the crust and outer mantle (noun.object) |
7. appear or become visible; make a showing (verb.change)
| hypernym | : | appear, |
| definition | : | come into sight or view (verb.change) |
8. put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | cover, |
| definition | : | provide with a covering or cause to be covered (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | anodise, anodize, |
| definition | : | coat a metal with an oxide coat (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | gelatinize, |
| definition | : | coat with gelatin (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | skim, |
| definition | : | coat (a liquid) with a layer (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | stucco, |
| definition | : | coat with stucco (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | egg, |
| definition | : | coat with beaten egg (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | encrust, incrust, |
| definition | : | cover or coat with a crust (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | dredge, |
| definition | : | cover before cooking (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | soot, |
| definition | : | coat with soot (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | refinish, |
| definition | : | give a new surface (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | brush on, |
| definition | : | apply with a brush (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | resurface, |
| definition | : | cover with a new surface (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | crumb, |
| definition | : | coat with bread crumbs (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | copper, |
| definition | : | coat with a layer of copper (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | finish, |
| definition | : | provide with a finish (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | bonderise, bonderize, |
| definition | : | coat with a substance that will prevent corrosion (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | blacktop, |
| definition | : | coat with blacktop (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | foliate, |
| definition | : | coat or back with metal foil (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | pave, |
| definition | : | cover with a material such as stone or concrete to make suitable for vehicle traffic (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | seal, varnish, |
| definition | : | cover with varnish (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | glaze, |
| definition | : | coat with a glaze (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | tar, |
| definition | : | coat with tar (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | enrobe, |
| definition | : | provide with a coating (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | daub, plaster, |
| definition | : | coat with plaster (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | render, |
| definition | : | coat with plastic or cement (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | skimcoat, |
| definition | : | coat with a mixture of gypsum and spackle (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | paint, |
| definition | : | apply paint to; coat with paint (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | cement, |
| definition | : | cover or coat with cement (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | grit, |
| definition | : | cover with a grit (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | plate, |
| definition | : | coat with a layer of metal (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | metal, |
| definition | : | cover with metal (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | size, |
| definition | : | cover or stiffen or glaze a porous material with size or sizing (a glutinous substance) (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | platinize, |
| definition | : | coat with metallic platinum (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | porcelainize, |
| definition | : | coat with porcelain or a porcelain-like surface (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | zinc, |
| definition | : | coat or cover with zinc (verb.contact) |
9. come to the surface (verb.motion)
| hypernym | : | ascend, go up, |
| definition | : | travel up, (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | emerge, |
| definition | : | come up to the surface of or rise (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | resurface, |
| definition | : | reappear on the surface (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | bubble up, intumesce, |
| definition | : | move upwards in bubbles, as from the effect of heating; also used metaphorically (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | swell, well, |
| definition | : | come up, as of a liquid (verb.motion) |
10. on the surface (adj.all)
| similar | : | aboveground, |
| definition | : | on or above the surface of the ground (adj.all) |
| similar | : | opencast, opencut, |
| definition | : | (of mines and mining) worked from the exposed surface (adj.all) |
11. the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | coat, surface, |
| definition | : | put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface (verb.contact) |
12. information that has become public (noun.cognition)
| derivation | : | afford, give, open, |
| definition | : | afford access to (verb.possession) |
| derivation | : | open, |
| definition | : | open to or in view of all (adj.all) |
13. a superficial aspect as opposed to the real nature of something (noun.cognition)
| derivation | : | come up, rise, rise up, surface, come up, rise, rise up, surface, come up, rise, rise up, surface, |
| definition | : | come to the surface (verb.motion) |
14. the outermost level of the land or sea (noun.object)
| derivation | : | surficial, |
| definition | : | pertaining to or occurring on or near the earth's surface (adj.pert) |
15. appear or become visible; make a showing (verb.change)
| derivation | : | open, surface, |
| definition | : | information that has become public (noun.cognition) |
16. put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | coat, coating, |
| definition | : | a thin layer covering something (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | surface, |
| definition | : | the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | coating, finish, finishing, |
| definition | : | a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance) (noun.attribute) |
17. come to the surface (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | surfacing, |
| definition | : | emerging to the surface and becoming apparent (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | surface, |
| definition | : | a superficial aspect as opposed to the real nature of something (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | lift, rise, |
| definition | : | a wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground (noun.event) |
| derivation | : | surface, |
| definition | : | the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object (noun.location) |
18. on the surface (adj.all)
| antonym | : | subsurface, |
| definition | : | beneath the surface (adj.all) |
| antonym | : | overhead, |
| definition | : | located or originating from above (adj.all) |
19. the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | coat, surface, |
| definition | : | put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface (verb.contact) |
20. information that has become public (noun.cognition)
| derivation | : | afford, give, open, |
| definition | : | afford access to (verb.possession) |
| derivation | : | open, |
| definition | : | open to or in view of all (adj.all) |
21. a superficial aspect as opposed to the real nature of something (noun.cognition)
| derivation | : | come up, rise, rise up, surface, come up, rise, rise up, surface, come up, rise, rise up, surface, |
| definition | : | come to the surface (verb.motion) |
22. the outermost level of the land or sea (noun.object)
| derivation | : | surficial, |
| definition | : | pertaining to or occurring on or near the earth's surface (adj.pert) |
23. appear or become visible; make a showing (verb.change)
| derivation | : | open, surface, |
| definition | : | information that has become public (noun.cognition) |
24. put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | coat, coating, |
| definition | : | a thin layer covering something (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | surface, |
| definition | : | the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | coating, finish, finishing, |
| definition | : | a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance) (noun.attribute) |
25. come to the surface (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | surfacing, |
| definition | : | emerging to the surface and becoming apparent (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | surface, |
| definition | : | a superficial aspect as opposed to the real nature of something (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | lift, rise, |
| definition | : | a wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground (noun.event) |
| derivation | : | surface, |
| definition | : | the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object (noun.location) |
26. on the surface (adj.all)
| antonym | : | subsurface, |
| definition | : | beneath the surface (adj.all) |
| antonym | : | overhead, |
| definition | : | located or originating from above (adj.all) |
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