revet

re·vet  (r-vt)

v. re·vet·ted, re·vet·ting, re·vets

v.tr.

To retain (an embankment, for example) with a layer of stone, concrete, or other supporting material; provide with a revetment.

v.intr.

To construct a revetment.

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[French revêtir, from Old French revestir, to clothe again, from Latin revestre : re-, re- + vestre, to clothe (from vestis, garment; see wes-² in Indo-European roots).]

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revet [rɪˈvɛt]

vb -vets, -vetting, -vetted

(Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) (Military / Fortifications) to face (a wall or embankment) with stones

[from French revêt, from Old French revestir to reclothe; see revest]

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	revet - construct a revetment revet - face with a layer of stone or concrete or other supporting material so as to retain; "face an embankment" build, construct, make - make by combining materials and parts; "this little pig made his house out of straw"; "Some eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer"
	2.	revet - face with a layer of stone or concrete or other supporting material so as to retain; "face an embankment" face - cover the front or surface of; "The building was faced with beautiful stones" revet - construct a revetment