"unsurfaced" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: un- + surfaced Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|un|surfaced}} un- + surfaced Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} unsurfaced (not comparable)
  1. (road transport, etc.) Not having a tar macadam (asphalt) or other paved surface. Tags: not-comparable, usually Categories (topical): Road transport
    Sense id: en-unsurfaced-en-adj-zbMpF8iB Categories (other): English terms prefixed with un- Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with un-: 43 27 29 Topics: road, transport
  2. (paper) Rough, absorbent, without a glaze or finish. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-unsurfaced-en-adj-YsMgaz19
  3. (submarines) Below the surface. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-unsurfaced-en-adj-PSpVZ529 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 17 23 61

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