rev
rev¹
Definition
rev (rev)
noun
a revolution, as of the crankshaft of an engine
transitive verb revved, rev′·ving
- to increase the revolutions per minute of (an engine, motor, etc.)
- to accelerate, intensify, etc.
intransitive verb
to undergo revving
rev²
Definition
rev
- revenue
- reverse
- review(ed)
- revise(d)
- revision
- revolution
- revolving
Rev
Definition
Rev
- Bible Revelation
- Reverend
rev
Usage Examples
Object
- engine: With the engine warm, hold the throttle half open for 15 seconds, then rev the engine in quick succession a few times.
- nut: I never had an engine let go, despite revving the nuts off them once warmed up.
- bike: Anyway, now the oil change has taken place, I can rev the bike all the way to the redline.
Converse of object
- keep: Very economical if u keep the revs below 2 k and still has loads of power down there.
Adjective modifier
- ed.: Spelling should conform to The Macquarie Dictionary ( 3rd ed. rev.
- low: However, the high torque figure at lower revs allows for high gearing, which in turn makes for good motorway economy.
- maximum: I be working on getting maximum revs on it.
- high: At higher revs you don't really notice the effect.
Modifies a noun
- mommy: Posted by: rev mommy | Thursday, June 23, 2005 at 10:50 PM Oh yeah, Jesus.
- limiter: Quite a nifty boat, once rev limiter removed!
- counter: On the acting side, the rev counter is just ticking away.
- ed: Wright has many of the virtues of W Barclay ' s Daily Study Bible ( St Andrew Press, rev ed 1975.
- range: The engine has a short rev range, like a diesel.
- limit: For these seven extra laps you will be lapping without a ' pace car ' at a rev limit of 5000 rpm.
Modifying Another Word
- freely: A lighter wheel takes strain off the engine and allows the engine to rev more freely.
Followed by an intransitive particle
- up: The boat finally loads at 4. The engines rev up, then they shut down.
Preposition: in
- gear: It tends to over rev in top gear which would limit its top speed.
Preposition: of
- engine: This gig felt like an awakening of potential, a revving of the engine for a long dusty trip to come.
Noun used with modifier
Browse dictionary entries near rev
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- returning officer
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- revanchism
- reveal
- revealed religion
- revegetate
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