Revet

[ri'vet]

(verb.) face with a layer of stone or concrete or other supporting material so as to retain; 'face an embankment'.

(verb.) construct a revetment.

Editor: Stacy--From WordNet

(v. t.) To face, as an embankment, with masonry, wood, or other material.

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v.t. (fort.) to face with masonry &c. as an embankment with a steep slope.—n. Revet′ment a retaining wall a facing of stone wood &c.

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