Dab ten outside paving (5)
I believe the answer is:
patio
'outside paving' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
I also know that 'paving' relates to this answer.
'dab ten' is the wordplay.
'dab' becomes 'pat' (synonyms).
'ten' becomes 'IO' (IO resembles 10).
'pat'+'io'='PATIO'
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for patio that I've seen before include "Paved area next to house" , "area near house" , "Barbecue location?" , "Where Barbie might be held" , "Paved eating area adjoining house" .)