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- [ri-vet-muh nt]
- /rɪˈvɛt mənt/
- /rɪ.ˈvet.mənt/
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- [ri-vet-muh nt]
- /rɪˈvɛt mənt/
Definitions of revetment word
- noun revetment a facing of masonry or the like, especially for protecting an embankment. 1
- noun revetment an ornamental facing, as on a common masonry wall, of marble, face brick, tiles, etc. 1
- noun revetment masonry facing to protect an embankment 1
- noun revetment barrier against explosives 1
- noun revetment a facing of stones, sandbags, etc, to protect a wall, embankment, or earthworks 0
- noun revetment a facing of stone, cement, sandbags, etc., as to protect a wall or a bank of earth 0
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Origin of revetment
First appearance:
before 1765 One of the 46% newest English words
From the French word revêtement, dating back to 1765-75. See revet, -ment
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Parts of speech for Revetment
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revetment popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% 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.
revetment usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for revetment
noun revetment
- breast wall — a retaining wall built to hold back a bank of earth
- bulkhead — A bulkhead is a wall which divides the inside of a ship or aeroplane into separate sections.
- facing — the front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin.
Top questions with revetment
- what is a revetment wall?
- what does revetment mean?
- what is a revetment?
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