revet

[ ri-vet ]

verb (used with object)

, re·vet·ted, re·vet·ting.

1. to face, as an embankment, with masonry or other material.

revet

/ rɪˈvɛt /

verb

1. to face (a wall or embankment) with stones

Other Words From

• unre·vetted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of revet¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of revet¹

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

Example Sentences

To secure enough votes, he had to promise hardline conservatives including Mr. Gaetz that he revet to the one-member threshold.

From Washington Times

Qui peut te voir sans t’aimer, Ô, la plus belle des vignes, Jardin clos et perfumé Que Dieu revêt de son signe?

From The New Yorker

Revet′ment, a retaining wall, a facing of stone, wood, &c.

From Project Gutenberg

When Cromwell ruled, this statue was sold to one Revet, a brazier, on condition of his melting it, as the parliament had ordered that it should be destroyed. 

From Project Gutenberg

Revet made a fortune by this statue, casting a vast number of articles in bronze, as if made out of his purchase, which p. 66were eagerly bought by those desirous of having a memorial of their prince; and by others, from the pleasure of mean triumph over fallen royalty. 

From Project Gutenberg