"Revetted" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Revetted" Meaning

The word "revetted" is the past participle of the verb "revert", which means:

1. To turn back or return to a previous state or position.
2. To go back to a previous decision or opinion.
3. To surrender or yield to something, especially to a stronger force or authority.

Example: "The company has reverted to its old management structure after a failed experiment with a new system."

In architecture and military contexts, "revetted" can also refer to a structure that is reinforced or protected with additional fortifications or defenses, often in the form of a wall or embankment.

Example: "The castle was extensive revetted with stone walls and moats to prevent invaders."

"Revetted" Examples

Usage Examples

South Korean media reported on military vehicles revetting minefields by the border.
The battalions time and again had to revet their lines and regroup after massed cavalry charges by the enemy.
The need has repeatedly been pointed out to revet marginal economically depending totally on "profits".
In adverse weather, revets protect the shore from strong natural forces, but rain however eats into its engineering infrastructure.
During the regrouping at night having fixed this revet the southern battalion accomplished battlefield raid across the 'D' Company axis.