revetment

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Danh từ

noun

Plural noun:

revetments

1.
A layer of stone, concrete, or other hard material supporting the side of an embankment.
2.
An ornamental facing, as on a common masonry wall, of marble, face brick, tiles, etc.
3.
An armoured building that provides protection against bombs.

Nguồn gốc từ

From French revêtement, from Old French revestiment, from revestir (French revêtir), from la-lat revestire to clothe again, from la re- + vestire (to clothe).