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Word: Rev
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
rɛv
Dialects: British English
Definition:
increase the running speed of (an engine) or the engine speed of (a vehicle) by pressing the accelerator, especially while the clutch is disengaged
Short Definition:increase running speed of engine or engine speed of vehicle
Examples:- he revved up the engine and drove off
- I revved up enthusiastically
Word: Rev
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 19th century: abbreviation of revolution
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
rɛv
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a revolution of an engine per minute
Short Definition:revolution of engine per minute
Examples:- an engine speed of 1,750 revs
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