revet

 
Pronunciation: /rɪˈvɛt/

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')