verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To face (an embankment, etc.) with masonry, wood, or other material. transitive
2. 2
   face with a layer of stone or concrete or other supporting material so as to retain wordnet
3. 3
   construct a revetment wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

boardbrickfaceglassglazelath

Etymology

From French revêtir (“to reclothe”).

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