Meaning of the word rev in English
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rev
US /rev/
UK /rev/
Noun
1.
a revolution of an engine per minute.
Example:
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an engine speed of 1,750 revs
Verb
1.
increase the running speed of (an engine) or the engine speed of (a vehicle) by pressing the accelerator, especially while the clutch is disengaged.
Example:
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he got into the car, revved up the engine and drove off
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