5 letter words ending in VET

Revet

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: To face, pave, or line a slope or embankment with stone, concrete, or other material to prevent erosion.

Pronunciation (US): /rɪˈvɛt/

Pronunciation (UK): /rɪˈvɛt/

Origin and Usage: The word revet comes from the French word "revêtement" which means "covering" or "lining." It was first used in the 17th century to describe the process of facing or lining a slope or embankment with stone or other material to prevent erosion. The word is still commonly used in civil engineering and construction to describe this process.

Synonyms: face, pave, line, protect, reinforce

Related Words: event, fever, never, seven, sever

Example Sentences:

• The engineers decided to revet the slope to prevent erosion.
• They used concrete to revet the embankment.
• The revetment was designed to protect the road from landslides.
• The workers spent weeks revetting the steep slope.
• She watched as the construction crew began to revet the hillside.

Definition of Civet

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definition: Civet is a yellowish-brown, fatty substance with a musky odor secreted by glands near the anus of the civet cat. It is used in the manufacture of perfumes and as a flavoring agent.

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈsɪvɪt/; UK: /ˈsɪvɪt/

4. Origin and Usage: Civet comes from the French word "civet" which means "stew". It was originally used as a flavoring agent in stews and other dishes. Civet is now primarily used in the manufacture of perfumes and fragrances.

5. Synonyms: Musk, perfume, fragrance, scent

6. Related Words: Clive, evict, civvy, civie, cives

7. Example Sentences:

• She added a drop of civet to her perfume to give it a musky scent.
• The civet cat secretes the musky substance from glands near its anus.
• Civet is commonly used in the manufacture of perfumes and fragrances.

Rivet 1. Parts of Speech

Noun, Verb

2. Definitions

Noun: a short metal pin or bolt for holding together two plates of metal, its headless end being beaten out or pressed down when in place.

Verb: join or fasten (plates of metal or other material) with a rivet or rivets.

3. Pronunciations

US: /ˈrɪvət/

UK: /ˈrɪvɪt/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "rivet" originated from the Middle English word "revette," which means a metal bolt. It is believed to have been derived from the Old French word "rivet," which means a small nail or bolt. The word has been in use since the 14th century.

Rivets are commonly used in construction, engineering, and manufacturing to join two pieces of material together. They are also used in the fashion industry to embellish clothing and accessories.

5. Synonyms

fastener, bolt, pin, screw, nail

6. Related Words

metal, steel, plate, clamp, joint

7. Example Sentences

Noun: The ships hull was held together by rivets.

Verb: The metal plates were riveted together to form the frame of the building.

Parts of Speech

Covet is a verb.

Definitions

To covet means to have a strong desire to possess something that belongs to someone else.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈkʌvət/

UK: /ˈkʌvɪt/

Origin and Usage

The word covet comes from the Old French word coveitier meaning o desire. It has been used in English since the 14th century.

Covet is often used in a negative context, as it implies a desire for something that one does not have and should not have. It is often associated with the Tenth Commandment: "Thou shalt not covet thy neighbours house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbours wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbours."

Synonyms

• Desire
• Crave
• Yearn
• Long for
• Want

Related Words

• Cover
• Coven
• Coves
• Covey
• Cowed

Example Sentences

• She covets her neighbors car.
• He covets the promotion his colleague received.
• They covet the luxurious lifestyle of the rich and famous.

Duvet 1. Parts of Speech: Noun 2. Definitions: A soft quilt filled with down, feathers, or a synthetic fiber, used instead of an upper sheet and blankets. 3. Pronunciations: US: /duːˈveɪ/ UK: /ˈdjuːveɪ/ 4. Origin and Usage: The word "duvet" comes from the French word "duvet" which means "down". It was first used in English in the mid-18th century to describe a type of bedding filled with feathers or down. Today, duvets are commonly used in place of traditional blankets and sheets in many parts of the world. 5. Synonyms: Comforter, quilt, doona, eiderdown, bedspread. 6. Related Words: Blank, sheet, quilt, pillow, throw. 7. Example Sentences:

• She snuggled under her duvet and fell asleep quickly.
• The hotel room came with a king-size duvet and four fluffy pillows.
• He decided to invest in a high-quality duvet to keep him warm during the cold winter nights.