revet

[ ri-vet ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

, re·vet·ted, re·vet·ting.

revet

/ rɪˈvɛt /

Origin of revet¹

1805–15; < French revêtir literally, to reclothe; revest

Origin of revet¹

C19: from French revêt , from Old French revestir to reclothe; see revest

Revet all surfaces up to the cornice with variegated marbles, and above the cornice spread mosaics.

Always dig to full depth before beginning to revet, as it is impossible to dig deeper afterwards without loosening the revetting.

I went this day on shore along with the master, Mr Revet, and some others, and dined on shore.

April 18, 2024petrichor

[pet-ri-kawr]

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