What does REVET mean?

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.