adj.
1.on the surface
2.involving a surface only surface n.
1.the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
2.the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object
3.the outermost level of the land or sea
4.a superficial aspect as opposed to the real nature of something
5.information that has become public
6.a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air surface v.
1.come to the surface
2.put a coat on
3.appear or become visible
Idiom of the Day
take the starch out of (someone)
to make someone less arrogant, to make someone tired and weak
The criticism by the teacher took the starch out of the girl who thought that she was the best in the class.