reveal


2reveal

noun

Definition of REVEAL

: the side of an opening (as for a window) between a frame and the outer surface of a wall; also : jamb

Origin of REVEAL

alteration of earlier revale, probably ultimately from Middle French ravaler to reduce the depth of (masonry or wood), literally, to take back down, from Old French, from re- + avaler to let fall — more at vail
First Known Use: 1688

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: revealedly
Previous Word in the Dictionary: Revd
All Words Near: reveal

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up reveal? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Test Your Vocabulary

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Name That Thing

Take our visual vocab quiz

Test Your Knowledge »

True or False?

A quick quiz about stuff worth knowing

Take It Now »

Join Us on FB & Twitter

Get the Word of the Day and More

Facebook | Twitter

Get Our Free Apps

Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More

iPhone | iPad | Android | More