re‧vet‧ment /rɪˈvetmənt/
noun [countable][
Date: 1700-1800;
Language: French;
Origin: revêtement, from revêtir 'to put clothes on again']
technical a surface of stone or other building material added for strength to a wall that holds back loose earth, water etc
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