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Definition of Revetment

1. Noun. A barrier against explosives.

2. Noun. A facing (usually masonry) that supports an embankment.

Definition of Revetment

1. n. A facing of wood, stone, or any other material, to sustain an embankment when it receives a slope steeper than the natural slope; also, a retaining wall.

Definition of Revetment

1. Noun. A layer of stone, concrete, or other hard material supporting the side of an embankment. ¹

2. Noun. An armoured building that provides protection against bombs. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Revetment

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Revetment

1. A facing of wood, stone, or any other material, to sustain an embankment when it receives a slope steeper than the natural slope; also, a retaining wall. Alternative forms: revetement . Origin: F. Revetment the lining of a dith, fr. Revetir to clothe, L. Revestire. See Revest. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Revetment

revertive reverts revery reves revest revested revestiaries revestiary revesting revestries

revestry revests revesture revet revetement revetment (current term) revetments revets revetted revetting

reveur reveurs reveuse reveuses revhead revheads revibrate revibrated revibrates revibrating

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