Pronunciation: /rɪˈvɛt/
noun a facing of stone, concrete, or other material used to prevent erosion
A1 The revet along the riverbank prevented erosion.
A2 The soldiers built a revet to protect themselves from enemy fire.
B1 The construction company used revet to reinforce the retaining wall.
B2 The revet was carefully designed to withstand heavy rainfall and flooding.
C1 The revet was expertly crafted to blend in with the natural landscape.
C2 The revet was a masterpiece of engineering, providing both functionality and aesthetic appeal.
verb to face with stone, concrete, or other material to prevent erosion
A1 I revet the hole in the wall with bricks.
A2 The soldiers revetted the trench to protect themselves.
B1 The engineers revetted the riverbank to prevent erosion.
B2 The construction crew revetted the slope to stabilize it.
C1 The architects revetted the building's foundation to reinforce it.
C2 The conservationists revetted the ancient ruins to preserve them for future generations.
formal The engineers decided to revet the riverbank to prevent erosion.
informal We need to revet this wall before it collapses.
slang Let's revet this fence before it falls down.
figurative He reveted his emotions, keeping them hidden from everyone.
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