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rev

UK/ɹɛv/ US/ˈrɛv/ uncommon
verb (1) noun (1)

verb

1.

increase the number of rotations per minute

  • “rev up an engine”
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noun

1.

rate of revolution of a motor

  • “the engine was doing 6000 revs”
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Origin

From French REV, from Réseau Express Vélo (“Express Bicycle Lane Network”), from réseau express vélo, from réseau+express+vélo

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