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- [ri-vet]
- /rɪˈvɛt/
- /rɪˈvet/
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- [ri-vet]
- /rɪˈvɛt/
Definitions of revet word
- verb with object revet to face, as an embankment, with masonry or other material. 1
- verb revet to face (a wall or embankment) with stones 0
- verb transitive revet to provide or protect with a revetment 0
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Origin of revet
First appearance:
before 1805 One of the 41% newest English words
1805-15; < French revêtir literally, to reclothe; cf. revest
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Parts of speech for Revet
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
revet popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
revet usage trend in Literature
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