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rev

6 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. 1) rev (noun)
  2. 2) rev (verb)
  3. Rev (abbreviation)
  4. 3) rev (abbreviation)
  5. revved
  6. revving

1rev

noun \ˈrev\

Definition of REV

1
: a revolution of a motor
2
: revolution per minute —usually used in plural
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Origin of REV

short for revolution
First Known Use: circa 1890

Other Automotive Terms

articulated, block, choke, clutch, diesel, neutral, transmission

Rhymes with REV

breve

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