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surface noun (TOP) 1  B2 [ C ] the outer or top part or layer of something: âº [ 2  C ] the top layer of a field or track on which sports are played: âº [ 3  C ] the flat top part of a table, cupboard, etc.: 4  B2 [ S ] The surface of a situation or person is what they appear to be, or the features they have that are not hidden or difficult to see: On the surface, this seems like a difficult problem, but in fact there's an easy solution to it.
surface wave. n. A seismic wave that travels across the surface of the earth rather than through it. Surface waves usually travel more slowly and have larger amplitudes and longer wavelengths than body waves. surface wave. An earthquake wave in which rock particles vibrate at right angles to the direction of wave travel.