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surface [ sur·face ]

[
US
ˈsɜːrfɪs ]
[
UK
ˈsɜːfɪs ]
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Noun

1. The outside part or uppermost layer of something.

poor road surfaces

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2. The level top of something.

Using a small spoon, sprinkle the surface with sago flour.

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3. The area of an outer part or uppermost layer of something.

the surface area of a cube

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4. The upper limit of a body of liquid.

However, if it rains, then the surface of their pond becomes rippled.

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5. The outward appearance of someone or something, especially as distinct from less obvious aspects.

On the surface, the obvious answer seems to be affirmative.

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6. A continuous set of points that has length and breadth but no thickness.

I found there that the solution of Archytus involves three surfaces - torus, cylinder, and cone.

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Adjective

1. Relating to or found on the surface of something.

We can observe the surface roughness and the gloss on the image.

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2. Denoting ships which travel on the surface of the water as distinct from submarines.

It was the second participation by a surface ship of the Royal Navy.

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3. Carried by or denoting transportation by sea or overland rather than by air.

One of our suppliers despatched a small parcel to us by surface mail on September 30.

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Verb

1. Rise or come up to the surface of the water or the ground.

Adri surfaced and wiped the water off of her face.

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2. Come to people's attention; become apparent.

Rumors surface periodically that he's on the way out.

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3. (of a person) appear after having been asleep.

it was almost 11.30 before Anthony surfaced

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4. Provide (something, especially a road) with a particular surface.

a small path surfaced with terracotta tiles

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Origin

1. Early 17th century from French(see sur-, face), suggested by Latin superficies.

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