סָלַל
salal
Everyday HebrewFormsסוֹלֵל / סוֹלֶלֶת / סוֹלְלִים / סוֹלְלוֹת
MeaningTo make a road or path for cars or people to travel on, usually by covering it with a hard surface like asphalt or stones.
HistoryThis word comes from the Bible. It meant to build up a path or a road, often by piling up earth and stones to make it higher. The meaning today is very similar.
Example
העירייה סללה כביש חדש בשכונה שלנו.
The city paved a new road in our neighborhood.