revet

• Verbe désignant l'action de fixer ou d'attacher quelque chose à l'aide de rivets, ou encore de retenir ou de fixer l'attention.

A verb used to indicate the act of fastening or securing something with rivets, or to fix attention firmly.

1. Construct a revetmentC2formal

   To build a retaining wall or facing, typically of stone or concrete, to support an embankment or shoreline.

   Construire un revêtement (de protection)

   • The engineers decided to revet the riverbank to prevent erosion.
   • They revetted the slope with large stones.
   • The military revetted the trench walls for protection.

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2. Face with a supporting layerC2formal

   To cover a surface with a layer of stone, concrete, or other material to provide support and prevent collapse.

   Revêtir d'une couche de soutènement

   • The foundation was revetted with concrete blocks.
   • They revetted the canal walls to withstand water pressure.
   • The ancient fortress was revetted with granite.

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