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

The Police Regulations, which govern officers' behaviour, will also be changed to allow police officers who fail revetting checks to be dismissed.

From BBC

The bunkers were frightening, with players unsure if the ball would settle in the middle or be up against the revetted, sodden walls.

From Washington Times

Greens, mostly long and thin or wide and shallow, are guarded by revetted pot bunkers.

From Golf Digest

“If we wanted to do revetted bunkers, this was our only option,” Cochran said.

From Time