revving

We have found lemma(root) word of revving : rev.

Definitions


[rɛv], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a revolution of an engine per minute
(e.g: an engine speed of 1,750 revs)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 19th century: abbreviation of revolution


[rɛv], (Verb)

Definitions:
- increase the running speed of (an engine) or the engine speed of (a vehicle) by pressing the accelerator, especially while the clutch is disengaged
(e.g: he revved up the engine and drove off)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 19th century: abbreviation of revolution




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