surface

Sense 1 noun

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

there is a special cleaner for these surfaces

Sense 2 verb

come to the surface

Sense 3 adjective

on the surface

surface materials of the moon

Sense 4 noun

the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object

they skimmed over the surface of the water

Sense 5 verb

put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface

coat the cake with chocolate

Sense 6 noun

the outermost level of the land or sea

earthquakes originate far below the surface

Sense 7 verb

appear or become visible; make a showing

She turned up at the funeral

Sense 8 noun

a superficial aspect as opposed to the real nature of something

it was not what it appeared to be on the surface

Sense 9 noun

information that has become public

all the reports were out in the open

Sense 10 noun

a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight