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revet

Syllabification: (re·vet)
Pronunciation: /riˈvet/

Definition of revet

verb (revets, revetting, revetted)

[with object] (usually as adjective revetted)
  • face (a rampart, wall, etc.) with masonry, especially in fortification:sandbagged and revetted trenches

Origin:

early 19th century: from French revêtir, from late Latin revestire, from re- 'again' + vestire 'clothe' (from vestis 'clothing')

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