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rev

Rev – definitions in English dictionary

noun

A revolution of an engine per minute.

Usage examples:

An engine speed of 1,750 revs
verb

Increase the running speed of (an engine) or the engine speed of (a vehicle) by pressing the accelerator, especially while the clutch is disengaged.

Usage examples:

He revved up the engine and drove off
abbreviation

The book of revelation (in biblical references).

abbreviation

(as the title of a priest) reverend.

Usage examples:

Rev. john tompkins
verb

To increase the speed of the engine of a vehicle while the vehicle is not moving

Usage examples:

[ t ] the pilot moved the plane into position and revved its engines.
noun

A revolution (= one complete turn of a part in an engine)

Usage examples:

Keep the revs up (= the engine parts turning quickly) or the engine will stall., a rev counter
verb

To increase the operating speed of an engine while the vehicle is not moving, usually to warm it to the correct temperature

Usage examples:

The noise of the car engine revving up woke the whole neighbourhood.
noun

Written abbreviation for reverend

Rev translation into English

Rev: translate from English into Chinese

Translate rev into Chinese (Simplified)}
转

Rev: translate from English into Dutch

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Rev, Draaien, Draaiing

Rev: translate from English into French

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Tour, Emballer le moteur

Rev: translate from English into German

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Umdrehung, Aufheulen, Tour

Rev: translate from English into Hindi

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फिरना, धूमना, चक्कर खाना, इंजन का एक चक्कर, घूमना, इंजन को तेजी से चलाना

Rev: translate from English into Italian

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Riv, Mandare su di giri, Giro di motore

Rev: translate from English into Korean

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신부님, 회전, 목사님, 엔진 따위의 회전, ...님, 목사님 성직자에 대한 경칭, 신부님-성직자에 대한 경칭, 재돌입 비상체, ...의 회전 속도를 높이다, ...의 회전 회전수를 높이다, 엔진 따위의 회전 속도를 높이다, 엔진 따위의 회전 회전수를 높이다, 회전속도가 올라가다, 엔진이 회전 속도가 올라가다

Rev: translate from English into Russian

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Оборот, Вращать

Rev: translate from English into Spanish

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Rvdo, Acelerar, Revolución, Acelerarse, Girar

Word origin

early 20th century: abbreviation of revolution.

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